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squelch

verbHigh-frequency wordMore S words

to firmly suppress or silence something

In a sentence

Squelch in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing squelch in a sentence.

The editor squelched the rumor before it could spread beyond the newsroom.

The administration moved swiftly to squelch the rumor before it could spread beyond the campus.

Synonyms
Antonyms
encouragefomentamplify
Usage & nuance

Using “squelch” well

Squelch means to firmly suppress or silence something, such as dissent, a rumor, or a rebellion. The figurative sense of crushing is distinct from the literal squelching sound of mud.

Common questions

Questions about “squelch

Squelch (verb) means to firmly suppress or silence something
Here is squelch used in an example sentence: "The editor squelched the rumor before it could spread beyond the newsroom." Another example: "The administration moved swiftly to squelch the rumor before it could spread beyond the campus."
Common synonyms for squelch include suppress, quash, stifle, quell.
Antonyms of squelch include encourage, foment, amplify.
Clusters with suppress, quash, stifle, and quell in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms encourage, foment, and amplify mark the opposite act of promoting or spreading.
Yes. Squelch is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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