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squelch

/skweltʃ/
squelch skweltʃ
English Definition
V. to suppress; crush; silence
中文释义
压制；嘎吱作响
Significado en Español
aplastar, crujir
한국어 뜻
억누르다, 찰싹거리는 소리
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đàn áp, tiếng kêu rột rột
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Example Sentence

He squelched the rumors before they could spread.

他在谣言传播之前就压制了它们。

Synonyms
suppress crush stifle
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of stepping on mud; suppress, quash.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “squelch” in the following sentence: “The principal had to squelch the rumors about the school”s closure immediately.''

  1. A expand
  2. B quash
  3. C ignite
  4. D proclaim
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B — quash. “squelch” means V. to suppress; crush; silence

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The captain moved quickly to ______ the dangerous rumor before it spread.

  1. A spread
  2. B encourage
  3. C squelch
  4. D broadcast
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C — squelch. “squelch” means V. to suppress; crush; silence

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Common questions about “squelch”

What does “squelch” mean?

squelch — V. to suppress; crush; silence. In Chinese: 压制；嘎吱作响.

How do you pronounce “squelch”?

squelch is pronounced /skweltʃ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: squelch.

How do you use “squelch” in a sentence?

He squelched the rumors before they could spread. (他在谣言传播之前就压制了它们。)

What are synonyms for “squelch”?

suppress, crush, stifle — all close in meaning to squelch (V. to suppress; crush; silence).

Is “squelch” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. squelch appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “squelch”?

onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of stepping on mud; suppress, quash.

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