IPA: /skwɛltʃ/
KK: /skwɛltʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition: To make a soft, wet sound, like the noise made when walking on mud or wet ground.
Example: As I walked through the muddy field, my shoes began to squelch with every step.
noun
Definition: A sound made when something is squished or crushed, often resembling a wet or squishy noise.
Example: The squelch of mud under my boots made it clear that the ground was very wet.
transitive verb
Definition: To crush or squash something, often by stepping on it, or to silence or suppress something forcefully.
Example: The teacher had to squelch the rumors about the upcoming test.