1. to suppress or silence forcefully
2. to make a wet sucking sound when walking through mud or water

Examples

• The principal quickly squelched the rumors about school closure.
• Her enthusiasm was squelched by the harsh criticism.
• The boots squelched through the muddy field.
• He squelched across the wet grass after the rain.
• The committee squelched the proposal before it could be discussed.
• Their footsteps squelched in the marshy ground.
• The dictator squelched all opposition to his rule.