SQUELCH
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Example

The mayor moved quickly to squelch the spreading rumors.

Definition

to suppress or put an end to

  • to mute radio noise by a signal threshold
  • to make a wet sucking sound
  • to walk through mud or slush

a wet sucking sound

  • radio noise suppression by threshold control
  • a heavy blow or thudding fall
  • a resonant acid-house synth tone