squelch Synonyms
squelch Meaning
squelch (n)
a crushing remark
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
squelch (v)
suppress or crush completely
make a sucking sound
walk through mud or mire
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
squelch (v. i.)
To make a sound like that made by the feet of one walking in mud or slush; to make a kind of swashing sound; also, to move with such a sound.
squelch Sentence Examples
- The hikers squelched through the muddy trail, their boots making a sucking sound with each step.
- The ball squelched into the grass, disappearing from sight.
- The baby's cries squelched as her mother comforted her.
- The sound of footsteps squelched in the snow, creating an eerie silence.
- The rubber ducky squelched as it was squeezed, spraying water everywhere.
- The sponge squelched as it absorbed the spilled milk.
- The dog's tongue squelched against the floor as it lapped up water from a bowl.
- The car tires squelched through the puddle, splashing water onto the sidewalk.
- The marshmallows squelched when roasted over the campfire, releasing a sweet scent.
- The cicadas' song squelched as the sun set, signaling the end of the day.
FAQs About the word squelch
a crushing remark, an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise, suppress or crush completely, make a sucking soun
subdue, quell, repress,suppress, crush, destroy, extinguish, crack down (on), sit on, squash
assist, help, back, aid, back, stir, support,help, aid, stir
The hikers squelched through the muddy trail, their boots making a sucking sound with each step.
The ball squelched into the grass, disappearing from sight.
The baby's cries squelched as her mother comforted her.
The sound of footsteps squelched in the snow, creating an eerie silence.
