squelch vs tramp

tramp vs squelch

squelch and tramp both are nouns.

squelch and tramp both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squelch	Yes	No	Yes	No
tramp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tramp is a hypernym of squelch; that is, tramp is a word with a broader meaning than squelch:

squelch: walk through mud or mire
tramp: walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

Other hypernyms of squelch include footslog, pad, plod, slog, trudge.

squelch (noun)	tramp (noun)
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise	a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a crushing remark	a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
	a heavy footfall
	a vagrant
	a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
	a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)

squelch (verb)	tramp (verb)
suppress or crush completely	travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
walk through mud or mire	move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
make a sucking sound	cross on foot

Difference between squelch and tramp

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