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SQUELCHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Squelches.

Squelches - 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

Squelches - 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 squelches the bug with his foot."
"She squelches the rumors by providing evidence."
"The detective squelches the suspect's alibi."
"The rain squelches the sound of footsteps."
"The teacher squelches the student's argument with facts."
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Word Game Points

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

SQUELCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is SQUELCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squelches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUELCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is SQUELCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squelches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUELCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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