Squelch(verb)
To completely silence, crush, or suppress something, especially criticism, protests, or noise. (?????, ???? ????, ????? ?? ????? ?? ???? ?? ????)
Synonyms: Suppress, Quash, Silence, Stifle
Antonyms: Encourage, Promote, Amplify, Support
Example: The manager tried to squelch all rumors about the company
Trick to remember: Yaad rakho “squelch = squeeze and quash” – jab kisi ki voice ya protest ko squeeze karke quiet kar diya jata hai, to you squelch it.
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