Squelch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈskwelch/

Meaning & Definition of Squelch

Squelch (verb)

  1. to fall or stamp on so as to crush
  2. to completely suppress, quell
  3. silence

Squelch (noun)

  1. a sound of or as if of semiliquid matter under suction
  2. the act of suppressing; especially, a retort that silences an opponent

Squelch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

    "immediately squelched any signs of rebellion"

    similar: clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, subdue, suppress, sit on
    related: douse, extinguish, put out, quench, smother, stifle, strangle, throttle, annihilate, decimate, demolish, desolate, destroy, devastate, nuke, rub out, ruin, smash, waste, wreck, exterminate, obliterate, wipe out, conquer, dominate, overcome, overpower, overwhelm, subjugate, vanquish
    near: abet, aid, assist, back, help, prop up, support, foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir, whip (up), advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote

  2. to stop the noise or speech of

    "his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors"

    similar: dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), settle, shush, shut up, silence, still
    near: agitate, stir

Squelch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in riposte, put-down

    similar: crack, quip, sally, wisecrack, witticism, zinger, comeback, repartee, retort, riposte, cut, insult, put-down, back talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squelch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squelch:

Chiefly British: quieten
clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, subdue, suppress, dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quiet, settle, shush, shut up, still, sit on, crack, quip, sally, wisecrack, witticism, zinger, comeback, repartee, retort, riposte, cut, insult, put-down, back talk

Related Words for Squelch

douse, put out, quench, smother, stifle, strangle, throttle, annihilate, decimate, demolish, desolate, destroy, devastate, nuke, rub out, ruin, smash, waste, wreck, exterminate, obliterate, wipe out, conquer, dominate, overcome, overpower, overwhelm, subjugate, vanquish

Near Antonyms of Squelch

abet, aid, assist, back, help, prop up, support, foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir, whip (up), advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, agitate

Word Forms of Squelch

Inflections: squelched, squelching, squelches

Derived words: squelcher (noun), squelchy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Squelch

origin unknown

First known use: 1624t

Frequently Asked Questions about Squelch

What does "Squelch" mean?

"Squelch" means to fall or stamp on so as to crush. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to fall or stamp on so as to crush. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squelch"?

Other words for "Squelch" include clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress and silence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squelch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squelch"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squelch". Common alternatives include clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, slap down and snuff (out).

How do you use "Squelch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squelch" in a sentence: "immediately squelched any signs of rebellion"; "his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors".

Is "Squelch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squelch" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Squelch"?

"Squelch" is pronounced /ˈskwelch/.

What is the origin of the word "Squelch"?

"Squelch" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1624t.

What is another word for "Squelch" meaning "to put a stop to (something) by the use of force"?

When "Squelch" (verb) means to put a stop to (something) by the use of force, synonyms include clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash and quell.