Squelch: meaning, definitions and examples

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squelch

 

[ skwษ›ltสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

squeezing sound

To squelch means to make a soft sucking sound, often associated with stepping in mud or wet ground. This sound occurs when air is expelled or when a surface is compressed. It can also refer to the act of suppressing something, such as an emotion or a noise. In a figurative sense, it may describe quelling dissent or criticism. Surprise and humor can also stem from the sound itself in various contexts.

Synonyms

crush, quell, silence, suppress.

Examples of usage

  • She squelched through the mud in her boots.
  • He tried to squelch his laughter during the serious meeting.
  • The sponge squelched when I squeezed it too hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "squelch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น silenciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterdrรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meredam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะฝั–ั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tlumiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉduire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silenciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท susturmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์••ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potlaฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utlmiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potlaฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพagga niรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ susdurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silenciar

Etymology

The word 'squelch' combines the Middle English term 'squelchen,' meaning to crush or crush together, with influences from the Old French term 'esquicher,' which means to crush or squash. The first recorded use of 'squelch' in English appeared in the 16th century associated specifically with the auditory element of a wet or mushy substance. Over time, 'squelch' evolved to encompass both its literal and figurative meanings, becoming a versatile term to describe not just a sound but also the action of suppressing various forms of expression. Its whimsical phonetics have made it a favored choice in both spoken and written language, particularly in artistic contexts or children's literature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,822 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.