squelch | Definition of squelch

Synonyms and Antonyms of squelch

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

immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

Synonyms of squelch

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, subdue, suppress

Words Related to squelch

douse (also dowse), 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, subdue, subjugate, vanquish

Phrases Synonymous with squelch

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

2 to stop the noise or speech of

his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

Synonyms of squelch

dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten [chiefly British], settle, shush, shut up, silence, still

Near Antonyms of squelch