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Term: quelch

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To suppress or stifle

Description: Quelch means to suppress or stifle something, usually a feeling, desire, or action.

Sample Sentence: She tried to quelch her excitement when she saw her surprise birthday party.

Sense 2: To extinguish or put out

Description: Quelch also means to extinguish or put out, especially a fire or flame.

Sample Sentence: The firefighters worked tirelessly to quelch the raging forest fire.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A local treat or popular snack

Description: Quelch can also refer to a local treat or popular snack, often enjoyed by a specific community or region.

Sample Sentence: The festival featured various stalls selling traditional quelches and delicacies from around the world.

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