squelch
verb (used with object)
to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash.
squelcher
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a word derived from
squelch.
Example Sentences
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This hair-trigger efficiency has made him the nightclubs' deadliest squelcher of hecklers and a dangerous foe in a battle of wits.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sir John, reporting to Parliament last week, produced no squelcher.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Do you think Sarajevo is full of assassins?" was General Potiorek's squelcher.
From Time Magazine Archive
As a top aide in Arkansas and on the campaign trail, she was the chief squelcher of controversy and scandal.
From Time Magazine Archive
A few left-handed compliments were paid to Wendil Fillips, and altho' Wendil had allers went heavy on Wimmen's Rites, his bein' endossed by his own sex was a squelcher on him.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 30, October 22, 1870 by Various
