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quash

verb

/kwɑːʃ/

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

quash a rumor

annul, cancel, void, suppress, overturn

approve, validate, confirm

quash a rumor, quash a decision, quash a rebellion, quash charges

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

To give food to a person, animal, or machine.

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind