Squelch (Noun)
Meaning 1
An electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A crushing remark.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Usages
Examples
- Her opponent's witty retort was a squelch that left her speechless.
- The comedian's joke was met with a squelch from the heckler in the front row.
- The teacher's stern warning was a squelch that silenced the rowdy students.
- The critic's scathing review was a squelch that devastated the young artist.
- The politician's condescending remark was a squelch that ended the debate.