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Dec 1, 2009
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Synonyms for squelch

Noun

1. put-down, squelch, squelcher, takedown, derision
usage: a crushing remark
2. squelch circuit, squelch, squelcher, circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
usage: an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise

Verb

1. squelch, quell, quench, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
usage: suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"
2. squelch, sound, go
usage: make a sucking sound
3. squelch, squish, splash, splosh, slosh, slop, slog, footslog, plod, trudge, pad, tramp
usage: walk through mud or mire; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"
4. squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeeze, press
usage: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
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