Difference between Squelched and Quelled

What is the difference between Squelched and Quelled?

Squelched as a verb is to halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force while Quelled as a verb is to subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.

Squelched

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force

Quelled

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.

We hope you now know whether to use Squelched or Quelled in your sentence.

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