squelch in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
SQUELCH (verb): To produce a soft, sucking sound when walking on wet ground or to suppress or silence something, such as an emotion or response.
Crossword clues for squelch
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "squelch".
- Make a soft sound while walking on wet ground.
- Silence a feeling or response strongly.
- Suppress a noise or emotion effectively.
- Walk on mud, making a sucking noise.
- Dampen enthusiasm or excitement quickly.
Squelch sentence examples
- The sound of her footsteps on the wet grass made a satisfying squelch.
- He tried to squelch his excitement as he waited for the surprise party to begin.
- The heavy rain caused the ground to squelch underfoot, making each step a struggle.
- As the debate continued, she attempted to squelch the rumors circulating about her.
- The chef used a technique to squelch the bitterness in the sauce before serving it.
- The heavy rain began to squelch underfoot as we walked through the muddy path.
- She tried to squelch her laughter during the serious meeting but couldn't hold it in.
- The teacher's stern look was enough to squelch any further mischief from the students.
- He used a towel to squelch the water that had spilled on the kitchen floor.
- Despite the tensions, she managed to squelch the argument before it escalated.