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Squelched Definition & Meaning

squelched
adjective
  1. subdued or overcome; "the quelled rebellion"; "an uprising quenched almost before it started"; "a squelched rumor"

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What does squelched mean?
subdued or overcome; "the quelled rebellion"; "an uprising quenched almost before it started"; "a squelched rumor"
What part of speech is squelched?
Squelched is an adjective.

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