Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quash

verb
/kwɒʃ/
Definition
To put an end to something, often by legal means or authority.
Examples
  • The court decided to quash the previous ruling, citing new evidence.
  • The manager had to quash the rumors about the company’s closure.
  • They attempted to quash the protests by deploying additional police force.
Meaning
To suppress or extinguish something, such as a decision or movement.
Synonyms
  • Suppress
  • Cancel
  • Dismiss
  • Overturn
  • Annul