Synonyms of squelches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of squelch

1

as in quells

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

immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quells
• suppresses
• subdues
• represses
• stifles
• quashes
• silences
• squashes
• crushes
• destroys
• extinguishes
• sits on
• overcomes
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• snuffs (out)
• slaps down
• demolishes
• smothers
• puts down
• quenches
• throttles
• obliterates
• douses
• decimates
• strangles
• annihilates
• dominates
• overwhelms
• exterminates
• subjugates
• smashes
• ruins
• wastes
• vanquishes
• wrecks
• conquers
• overpowers
• devastates
• wipes out
• puts out
• desolates
• nukes
• dowses
• rubs out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supports
• helps
• aids
• assists
• backs
• abets
• provokes
• stirs
• incites
• encourages
• instigates
• promotes
• fosters
• whips (up)
• advances
• foments
• cultivates
• nurtures
• nourishes
• furthers
• props up
• forwards

2

as in shushes

to stop the noise or speech of

his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shushes
• silences
• quiets
• mutes
• hushes
• settles
• extinguishes
• quells
• stills
• shuts up
• quietens
• dumbs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stirs
• agitates

squelches

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noun

plural of squelch

as in wisecracks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wisecracks
• sallies
• witticisms
• quips
• retorts
• zingers
• cracks
• insults
• repartees
• ripostes
• cuts
• comebacks
• put-downs
• back talks