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squelching
verb
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Divide squelching into syllables:

squelch · ing

How to pronounce squelching:

Definition of squelching:

squelching (verb):
to fall or stamp on so as to crush

Synonyms for squelching:

quellingsubduingcrushingstiflingdestroyingextinguishing

Antonyms for squelching:

startbeginning

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