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quench vs squelch

squelch vs quench

quench is not a noun while squelch is a noun.

quench and squelch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quench No No Yes No
squelch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, quench and squelch are synonyms defined as:
  • quench and squelch: suppress or crush completely
Other synonyms of quench include quell.
quench (noun) squelch (noun)
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
a crushing remark
quench (verb) squelch (verb)
suppress or crush completely suppress or crush completely
cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance walk through mud or mire
satisfy (thirst) make a sucking sound
suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Difference between quench and squelch

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