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Past tense for to halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force
“For decades, they used their political clout to squelch any attempts to create a state university.”
Past tense for to suppress the noise or speech of
“Their prime reason for this is to squelch any complaints from the general public that corporate profits at the present time are too high.”
(British) Past tense for to make a sucking, splashing noise as when walking on muddy ground
“They liked to find places, such as the road or the lane, where the fine, paste-like mud would squelch through their toes.”
(British) Past tense for to stamp or tread on something soft, making it squelch
“Out boots squelch the muddy ground.”
Past tense for to put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Past tense for to cause the downfall or ruin of
Past tense for to disprove or refute a statement, theory or belief
Past tense for to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
Past tense for to walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance
Past tense for to declare to be untrue
Past tense for say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner
Past tense for to decrease or reduce in strength or intensity
Past tense for to shame or put down
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