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SQUELCH

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Squelch.

How to pronounce squelch:

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Squelch - as a noun

A crushing remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put-downsquelcher23takedown16

An electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squelch circuitsquelcher23

Squelch - as a verb

Suppress or crush completely

Example: "Squelch any sign of dissent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quell14quench20

Make a sucking sound

Walk through mud or mire

Example: "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slop6slosh8splash11splosh11squish18

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Example: "Crush an aluminum can"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10mash9squash18squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He stepped in a puddle and heard a squelch as his shoe sank into the mud."
"The squelch of the wet sponge filled the kitchen as she washed the dishes."
"The loud squelch of the car's tires screeching could be heard from a distance."
"The squelch of the bug being squashed echoed through the room."
"She couldn't help but giggle at the squelch her dog made as it jumped into a pile of leaves."
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Word Game Points

Is SQUELCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squelch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SQUELCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is SQUELCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squelch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUELCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is SQUELCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squelch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUELCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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