squelched
verb (past tense and past participle of 'squelch') as in strong fondness
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Example:The manager's abrupt criticism abated the team's enthusiasm for the project.
Definition:Reduced or became less
Example:The cold wind dampened the children's energy for playing in the park.
Definition:Reduced in intensity or force
Example:The sudden collapse of the argument squashed the hopes of the participants.
Definition:Made to collapse or fall together
Example:The debate squashed the different opinions, leaving only one viewpoint.
Definition:Made less broad or wide; contracted
Example:The harsh words of the boss squelched any hope of advancement for the employees.
Definition:Put out; destroyed
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