* As a verb:
* I squelched through the mud, my boots leaving deep imprints.
* The teacher squelched any further discussion about the topic.
* The protest was squelched by the police.
* As a noun:
* The squelch of his boots on the wet pavement was the only sound in the quiet street.
* The squelch of the mud sucked at his shoes as he walked.
* There was a squelch of disapproval from the audience when the speaker made his controversial statement.
Remember that "squelch" can be used in both literal and figurative senses.