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
