squelched

verb

Definition of squelchednext
past tense of squelch
1
as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

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2
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squelched
  1. suppressed
  2. quelled
  3. subdued
  4. muted
  5. settled
Verb
  • Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressed
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  • From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of quelled
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  • The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.
    Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of subdued
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  • December was particularly muted in China, pulling in $321 million, ranking as the eighth-best month of the year and falling 46% short of pre-pandemic levels.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • They’re muted, less sticky, so attention clings to them less.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of muted
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  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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