Squelches [verb]

Definition of Squelches:

suppress, restrain

Synonyms of Squelches:

● Thwart

● Muffle

● Squash

● Repress

● Crush

● Smother

● Extinguish

● Stifle

● Oppress

● Quench

● Censure

● Settle

● Kill

● Shush

● Strangle

● Black out

● Quelch

● Sit on


Opposite/Antonyms of Squelches:

● Allow

● Start

● Light

● Let go

● Help

● Encourage

● Release

● Aid


Sentence/Example of Squelches:

“I guess the return of the jewels squelches the Macdougal theory,” he remarked.

If he tries to, and if it isn't what pleases other people, the Parliament or something squelches him.