George T. Conway III

The president may have the raw constitutional power to, say, squelch an investigation or to pardon a close associate. But if he does so not to serve the public interest, but to serve his own, he surely could be removed from office, even if he has not committed a criminal act.

American Lawyer

Viola Davis

Rebel' is not a word I would describe for myself, but I feel like I was a total rebel being an actor. It made me feel like there was something in me, a passion, a love - and that I didn't just squelch it.

American Actress

Joel Salatin

Too often, parents whose children express an interest in farming squelch it because they envision dirt, dust, poverty, and hermit living. But great stories come out of great farming.

American Author

Alan Colmes

If I, as a liberal, didn't speak out against those who would squelch the free speech of conservatives, I wouldn't deserve to call myself a liberal.

American Journalist

Tom Shadyac

Communism didn't work because people weren't ready for it, it was corrupt, and because it squelched individualism.

American Comedian

Afeni Shakur

We must recognize that anger only agitates and incites. It cannot squelch or satisfy the hunger for justice.

American Activist

Amy Gerstler

Only recently have I realized that being different is not something you want to hide or squelch or suppress.

American Poet

Ed Schultz

Squelching debate by branding it un-American is dishonest, dangerous, and, in itself, hateful.

American Entertainer

Andy Beshear

Those that have less money shouldn't have their voices squelched.

American Politician

John Lydon

Love is 2 minutes and 52 seconds of squelching noises.

English Musician

Use 'squelch' to describe sounds that create a vivid picture of squishiness in the listener's mind.

Sensory Imagery

'Squelch' often implies movement through something that would resist, like mud or wet terrain.

Movement Associated

The word 'squelch' is onomatopoeic, which means its pronunciation mimics the actual sound it describes.

Onomatopoeic Usage

Using 'squelch' implies an authority or force exerting power to shut something down.

Power Dynamic

'Squelch' can carry a negative connotation, suggesting the suppression may be unjust or harsh.

Negative Intent

The action of squelching is often decisive and suggests an immediate end to whatever is being suppressed.

Immediacy and Finality

As a noun, 'squelch' represents a specific sound that can be easily identified in wet, messy environments.

Descriptive Sound

The noun 'squelch' is useful for setting a scene where the environment includes mucky or soggy elements.

Atmospheric Setting

'Squelch' in electronics describes a specific function, not just any suppression of noise.

Technical Context

The squelch setting helps users hear transmissions clearly without the interference of static.

Communication Clarity

 You’ve suppressed the best parts of you because you took on these other identities and these personas in an effort to make your life better. Because, you know, we all buy into some things about what we’re supposed to be doing and who we’re supposed to be. So what if you squelch that?

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