Squelch

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A heavy fall, as of something flat; hence, also, a crushing reply. [Colloq.] Hudibras.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To quell; to crush; to silence or put down. [Colloq.] Oh 't was your luck and mine to be squelched. Beau. & Fl. If you deceive us you will be squelched. Carlyle.