squelching Meaning & Definition
What Does Squelching Mean?
As a verb, squelching means present participle and gerund of squelch. As a noun, it means The act of something that squelches.
Quick Facts About Squelching
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | quash |
| Plural | squelchings |
Squelching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of squelch
Squelching as a Noun
- The act of something that squelches.
Verb
- To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force
Even the king’s announcement could not squelch the rumors.
- (radio technology) to suppress the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting a threshold level for signal strength, below which the signal is suppressed by applying a gain of zero, and above which a positive (and linear from zero) gain is applied.
- To make a sucking, splashing noise as when walking on muddy ground
The mud squelched underfoot; it had been raining all night.
- To walk or step through a substance such as mud
The mud was thick and sticky underfoot, but we squelched through it nonetheless.
Synonyms of Squelching
Squelching synonyms and antonyms →Squelching in a Sentence
Even the king’s announcement could not squelch the rumors.
The mud squelched underfoot; it had been raining all night.
The mud was thick and sticky underfoot, but we squelched through it nonetheless.
Word Forms & Grammar
squelching
squelching (plural squelchings)
Words That Rhyme With Squelching
Quick Answers About Squelching
Is squelching a verb or a noun?
Squelching is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for squelching?
Words with a similar meaning to squelching include quash. See the full list of squelching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of squelching?
The plural of squelching is squelchings.