squelch
to firmly suppress or silence something
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.
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.
More GRE words starting with S
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