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Definition squelch in British English

squelch verb

verb
/skweltʃ/
1

to make a wet sucking sound such as the sound that your feet make when you walk on wet ground

Synonyms and related words
babble blow burble
2

to stop someone or something that is causing you trouble, especially by taking firm action against them

Example

The government's policy of imprisoning protesters had successfully squelched opposition.

Synonyms and related words
end wind up round off
Definition squelch in British English