quashed

[US]/kwɒʃt/
[UK]/kwɑʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.rejected or denied (the past tense and past participle of quash); suppressed or subdued; calmed or quelled; overpowered or convinced

Phrases & Collocations

quashed the rumor

quashed the rebellion

quashed the complaint

quashed the appeal

quashed the motion

quashed the investigation

quashed the protest

quashed the dissent

quashed the challenge

quashed the fears

Example Sentences

the court quashed the previous ruling.

the protest was quashed by the police.

her hopes were quashed by the bad news.

the government quashed the rumors quickly.

the judge quashed the charges against him.

they quashed any doubts about their decision.

the team quashed their opponents' hopes of victory.

the ceo quashed the merger rumors.

the committee quashed the proposal after much debate.

his enthusiasm was quashed by the harsh criticism.

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