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is squelching

  • present progressive
    of squelch (3rd person singular).
    squelch
    verb (used with object)
    to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash.

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But in seeking to crack down on illegal activity, Facebook is simultaneously trying not to give the impression that it is squelching free speech.

From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2014