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SQUELCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Squelching.

Squelching - as a noun

A crushing remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put-downsquelcher23takedown16

An electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squelch circuitsquelcher23

Squelching - as a verb

Suppress or crush completely

Example: "Squelch any sign of dissent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quell14quench20

Make a sucking sound

Walk through mud or mire

Example: "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slop6slosh8splash11splosh11squish18

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Example: "Crush an aluminum can"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10mash9squash18squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He wore squelching boots after walking through the muddy field."
"The squelching sounds of wet shoes echoed in the hallway."
"She tried to dry her squelching clothes by hanging them up in the sun."
"The squelching noise of tires on wet pavement filled the air."
"The hiker's squelching socks were damp from crossing the stream."
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Word Game Points

Is SQUELCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squelching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SQUELCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is SQUELCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squelching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUELCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is SQUELCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squelching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUELCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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