Definition of Squelch

to halt, stop, eliminate

Examples of Squelch in a sentence

When Justin runs wildly around the house, it takes every ounce of my strength to squelch my urge to slap him.  🔊

You must learn to squelch your fears in the army, or you will be laughed out of the brigade.  🔊

The Roman general would not tolerate the uprising, and he sent his legions to squelch it with force.  🔊

The mean remark made by my uncle only served to squelch my desire to offer him any further kind of assistance.  🔊

The king raged in his palace, vowing to squelch the rebellion with extraordinary force.  🔊

Other words in the Inactive category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)