Synonyms of squelching

squelching

verb

present participle of squelch

1

as in suppressing

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressing
• quelling
• subduing
• repressing
• silencing
• crushing
• squashing
• stifling
• quashing
• destroying
• sitting on
• extinguishing
• overcoming
• cracking down (on)
• slapping down
• clamping down (on)
• demolishing
• throttling
• quenching
• smothering
• putting down
• snuffing (out)
• strangling
• ruining
• dousing
• obliterating
• wrecking
• decimating
• dominating
• annihilating
• smashing
• wasting
• exterminating
• conquering
• devastating
• subjugating
• wiping out
• vanquishing
• putting out
• dowsing
• overpowering
• nuking
• overwhelming
• desolating
• rubbing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporting
• assisting
• helping
• aiding
• backing
• abetting
• stirring
• provoking
• inciting
• promoting
• encouraging
• fostering
• advancing
• whipping (up)
• cultivating
• furthering
• fomenting
• propping up
• instigating
• nurturing
• forwarding
• nourishing

2

as in shushing

to stop the noise or speech of

his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shushing
• silencing
• muting
• quieting
• hushing
• settling
• extinguishing
• quelling
• stilling
• dumbing
• shutting up
• quietening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stirring
• agitating