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scotch

verb/noun

/skɒtʃ/

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

end, stop, quash, suppress

continue, allow, support

scotch the rumor, scotch tape, glass of scotch

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

to change the appearance of something or someone so as to conceal identity

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.