noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, squelches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
squelcher
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noun
Meaning 2
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: squelch circuit, squelch
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
noun
Meaning 3
a crushing remark
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: put-down, squelch, takedown
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: derision
History
Etymology
From squelch + -er.