quash

[US]/kwɒʃ/
[UK]/kwɑːʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. reject, abolish, revoke; suppress; overpower; overwhelm.

Phrases & Collocations

quash a rebellion

quash a rumor

quash a lawsuit

quash dissent

Example Sentences

The army quashed the rebellion.

his conviction was quashed on appeal.

The high court judge quashed the decision of the lower court.

a hospital executive quashed rumours that nursing staff will lose jobs.

The judge quashed the conviction due to lack of evidence.

The company tried to quash the rumors about layoffs.

The government is determined to quash any rebellion.

He tried to quash his feelings for his coworker.

The police were called to quash the disturbance.

The committee quashed the proposal after much debate.

She managed to quash her fears and speak in public.

The team captain tried to quash the rumors of a player leaving.

The court order was issued to quash the subpoena.

The principal quashed the student protest before it escalated.

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