squelch — to suppress or crush completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to suppress or crush completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /skweltʃ/
Korean meaning: 억압하다, 짓밟다, 완전히 제압하다
Korean pronunciation: **스**쿠엘치
Example Sentences
- The CEO tried to squelch rumors about the company's financial troubles, but the gossip spread like wildfire.
- My mom can squelch my teenage rebellion with just one look - it's scarier than any horror movie.
- The dictator's attempts to squelch free speech only made the people more determined to resist.
squelch
VERB//skweltʃ//
to suppress or crush completely
a powerful armored commander raises his sword while mounted rebels flee in panic around him. His imposing presence and decisive action scatter the would-be attackers completely. The rebels drop their weapons and run toward the castle gates in defeat. What started as an organized uprising now becomes a chaotic retreat. Castle guards emerge from doorways to help contain the situation. Other soldiers move to secure the area as order returns to the courtyard. the rebellion being completely suppressed and crushed
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Origin
An onomatopoeic word that emerged in the 17th century, imitating the sound of stepping on mud or wet ground. The figurative meaning 'to suppress or silence' developed later from this literal squelching sound.
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“The CEO tried to squelch rumors about the company's financial troubles, but the gossip spread like wildfire.”
“My mom can squelch my teenage rebellion with just one look - it's scarier than any horror movie.”
“The dictator's attempts to squelch free speech only made the people more determined to resist.”
“Walking through the swamp, each step made an embarrassing squelch that announced our presence to every creature within a mile.”
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