squelch
- noun
- /skwɛltʃ/
- Offensive
:
zasca
- [squelch]
Examples
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During the debate, her squelch put a quick end to his repetitive arguments.
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I think I've been the victim of the perfect squelch.
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[ squelch ]
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[ squelch ]
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His clever squelch left everyone in the room speechless and embarrassed.
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As soon as he made a foolish comment, her swift squelch silenced the laughter around them.
Synonyms
34
6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
14
6.4
A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
11
7.7
A sharp remark that humiliates someone in an argument
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6.6
A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed
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7.6
A strong angry talk that scolds someone for a mistake
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5.6
A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them
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6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
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7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
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7.0
A severe scolding for doing something wrong
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9.5
A strong scolding from someone in charge
A quick sharp remark that leaves someone speechless
A loud angry scolding for someone who did something wrong
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A circuit in a radio that mutes the sound when the signal is weaker than background noise
How Silencing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Squelch as a noun grew from the picture of a quick, crushing sound or action that ends speech, like being 'squashed' by a sharp reply. That's why a squelch is a cutting remark that leaves someone silent.