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   Squelch , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squelched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Squelching.] [Cf. Prov. E. quelch a blow, and quell to crush, to kill.] To quell; to crush; to silence or put down. [Colloq.]
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   Oh 't was your luck and mine to be squelched.
   Beau. & Fl.
   
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   If you deceive us you will be squelched.
   Carlyle.
   
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   Squelch, n.
   A heavy fall, as of something flat.
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   Hence: A crushing reply; as, the perfect squelch for a conceited remark. [Colloq.]
   Hudibras.
   
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   Squelch , v. i. [Perh. imitative. Cf. Squelch.] To make a sound like that made by the feet of one walking in mud or slush; to make a kind of swashing sound; to squish; also, to move with such a sound.
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   He turned and strode to the fire, his boots squelching as he walked.
   P. L. Ford.
   
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   A crazy old collier squelching along under squared yards.
   W. C. Russell.
   
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