squelch

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: un comentario aplastante o que hace callar a alguien, o un circuito electrónico que suprime la salida de un receptor cuando la señal es más débil que el ruido de fondo.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a crushing or silencing remark, or an electronic circuit that suppresses a receiver's output when the signal is weaker than background noise.

1. Crushing remarkC1informal

   A remark that silences or humiliates someone, often in a sharp or decisive manner.

   Réplica aplastante

   • His witty squelch left the critic speechless.
   • She delivered a perfect squelch to his arrogant comment.
   • The debate ended with a squelch that silenced the opposition.

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2. Electronic noise gateC2formaltechnical

   An electronic circuit that automatically reduces or cuts off the audio output of a receiver when the incoming signal is too weak or noisy.

   Silenciador de ruido

   • The radio technician adjusted the squelch to eliminate background static.
   • A properly set squelch prevents the receiver from producing annoying hiss.
   • The squelch circuit is essential for clear communication in two-way radios.

• Verbo que significa suprimir o acallar algo de manera contundente, o producir un sonido blando y chapoteante al caminar sobre terreno húmedo o fangoso.

A verb used to indicate the act of suppressing or silencing something, or making a soft sucking sound when walking on wet ground.

1. Suppress or crush completelyC1formal

   To forcefully stop or silence something, such as an idea, rumor, or opposition.

   Suprimir o aplastar por completo

   • The government attempted to squelch the rebellion quickly.
   • She squelched all rumors about her resignation.
   • His sharp comment squelched any further debate.

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   Antónimosaidencouragefosterpromotesupport

2. Make a sucking soundB2informal

   To produce a soft, wet, sucking noise, often when walking on wet ground or moving through a liquid.

   chapotear

   • His boots squelched as he walked through the mud.
   • The wet sponge squelched when he squeezed it.
   • She could hear the squelching sound of her shoes in the puddle.

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3. Walk through mud or mireB2informal

   To move with difficulty through soft, wet, muddy ground.

   chapotear

   • They squelched through the swamp for hours.
   • The hikers squelched along the muddy trail.
   • We had to squelch across the field after the rain.

   Sinónimosslogslopsloshsploshsquishwade

4. Compress with violenceC1informal

   To crush or squeeze something forcefully, often out of its natural shape or condition.

   Aplastar violentamente

   • He squelched the can in his hand before throwing it away.
   • The machine squelched the cardboard into a tight bale.
   • She squelched the bug with her shoe.

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