Definition of squelch

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• squelch is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
• squelch is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
• squelch is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of squelch

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. crush
  2. mash
  3. squash
  4. squeeze
• an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. squelch circuit
  2. squelcher
• suppress or crush completely (verb)

  Examples

  1. squelch any sign of dissent

  Synonyms

  1. quell
  2. quench
• walk through mud or mire (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. slop
  2. slosh
  3. splash
  4. splosh
  5. squish
• a crushing remark (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. put-down
  2. squelcher
  3. takedown
• make a sucking sound (verb)

See definition of squelch in Merriam Webster