100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "squelch"

Definition

Squelch (verb): To suppress or silence something, often with a decisive or forceful action. It can also refer to making a soft, sucking sound when walking on wet ground.

Synonyms

• Suppress
• Quell
• Stifle
• Constrain
• Silence
• Curb
• Repress
• Dampen
• Smother
• Extinguish

Antonyms

• Encourage
• Promote
• Amplify
• Foster
• Liberate
• Support
• Raise
• Allow
• Boost
• Enable

Examples

1. The manager had to squelch the rumors about layoffs in the company.
2. She tried to squelch her laughter during the serious meeting.
3. The heavy rain began to squelch under our boots as we walked through the park.
4. It was necessary to squelch the dissenting voices before the project could proceed.
5. The principal had to squelch the students' protests with strict rules.
6. His attempt to squelch the argument only made it worse.
7. The mud would squelch beneath their feet, making the hike difficult.
8. The team worked hard to squelch any negativity surrounding their performance.
9. She felt the urge to squelch her excitement when she saw the surprise party.
10. The sound of the mud squelching echoed in the otherwise quiet forest.
11. He tried to squelch his feelings of jealousy but found it hard to do so.
12. The government moved quickly to squelch the protests in the city.
13. As the rain fell, the ground began to squelch under the weight of the water.
14. It takes skill to squelch a heated debate without escalating tensions.
15. The developers wanted to squelch any opposition to their new project.
16. The child could not help but squelch in delight at the sight of the puppy.
17. His efforts to squelch the noise from the crowd were futile.
18. The sinking sound of her boots squelching in the mud was oddly satisfying.
19. To squelch the rumors, the company released an official statement.
20. When asked about his motivations, he tried to squelch the inquiry with vague answers.
21. The teacher had to squelch the chatter before starting the lesson.
22. The ice under his feet began to squelch as he walked over it.
23. They decided to squelch their fears and take the leap of faith.
24. He couldn't squelch his enthusiasm when he received the good news.
25. The thick mud caused a deep squelch with every step he took.
26. The coach had to squelch the players' overconfidence after a big win.
27. The loud squelch of the puddle made everyone turn their heads.
28. She attempted to squelch her anxiety before the big presentation.
29. The police were called to squelch the disturbance in the neighborhood.
30. The kids loved to squelch in the puddles after the rain.
31. His harsh words were intended to squelch any further discussion.
32. The sound of squelching mud was all around them on the hike.
33. The executive's response was designed to squelch any doubts about the merger.
34. She tried to squelch her tears during the emotional moment.
35. The city council's decision aimed to squelch any potential protests.
36. The sensation of the squelch beneath her feet made her giggle.
37. It was important to squelch the misinformation spreading online.
38. The thick muck caused a loud squelch each time they stepped forward.
39. He attempted to squelch his fear of public speaking by practicing.
40. The teacher had to squelch the students' excitement after the surprise announcement.
41. The heavy boots made a satisfying squelch as they sank into the mud.
42. He wanted to squelch the competition with a groundbreaking idea.
43. She couldn't squelch her curiosity about the mysterious package.
44. The loud squelch interrupted the otherwise quiet afternoon.
45. The CEO's comments were meant to squelch any shareholder concerns.
46. The sound of squelching became a rhythmic backdrop to their walk.
47. They had to squelch their laughter when the teacher walked in.
48. The politician attempted to squelch the allegations against him.
49. The mud continued to squelch underfoot as they trudged along.
50. It was hard to squelch the feeling of joy when she saw her friends.
51. The director aimed to squelch any rumors about cast changes.
52. A loud squelch signaled the end of her elegant walk as she stepped into a puddle.
53. To avoid conflict, he tried to squelch his opinions during the discussion.
54. The affair was quickly squelched by the press.
55. The sound of squelching echoed in the empty hallway.
56. They were determined to squelch any doubts about their abilities.
57. The rain caused the ground to squelch under the weight of the water.
58. The manager decided to squelch any dissent by implementing new policies.
59. He couldn't help but squelch his excitement when he received the surprise invitation.
60. The children loved to squelch in the mud after the heavy rain.
61. The swift action was taken to squelch the rumors about the merger.
62. She felt the need to squelch her inner critic before presenting her ideas.
63. The loud squelch of the mud was a clear sign of the heavy rain.
64. His attempt to squelch the argument failed miserably.
65. The sound of squelching feet could be heard all around the field.
66. The sudden announcement was meant to squelch any further speculation.
67. After the rain, the path was a squelching mess.
68. The teacher had to squelch the noise before she could start her lesson.
69. He tried to squelch his disappointment when he heard the news.
70. The muddy path made a loud squelch as they walked.
71. They had to squelch the tensions before the meeting could proceed.
72. The sound of squelching in the wet grass was oddly comforting.
73. The quick response helped to squelch the negative feedback.
74. She couldn't squelch the feeling of dread before the presentation.
75. The mud made a loud squelch as they stepped into the puddle.
76. The leader sought to squelch the rumors about the new policy.
77. The squelch of the ground reminded him of last year's heavy rains.
78. He tried to squelch any feelings of regret after his decision.
79. They managed to squelch the chaos with a well-timed announcement.
80. The sound of squelching was a constant reminder of the rain.
81. The need to squelch negativity was evident in the team's efforts.
82. She couldn't help but squelch her excitement at the surprise reveal.
83. The squelch of mud underfoot was a sign of the recent deluge.
84. The manager worked to squelch any concerns among the staff.
85. He felt a need to squelch his doubts before moving forward.
86. The loud squelch made everyone turn to see what had happened.
87. They had to squelch the competition with their new strategy.
88. The sound of squelching mud made the hike more challenging.
89. She tried to squelch her feelings of disappointment.
90. The CEO's statement was meant to squelch any unrest in the company.
91. The squelch of the rain-soaked ground was almost musical.
92. They attempted to squelch the fire before it spread.
93. He couldn't squelch his enthusiasm for the new project.
94. The mud made a squelching sound as he struggled to walk.
95. To ensure success, they needed to squelch any potential issues.
96. The teacher had to squelch the chatter to regain control of the class.
97. The squelch of her shoes echoed in the empty hallway.
98. Efforts were made to squelch the fears of the employees.
99. The sound of squelching mud was a reminder of the storm.
100. He worked hard to squelch any doubts about his abilities.