QUASH Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

quash 1 of 2

verb (1)

ˈkwäsh

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as in to quell

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force the dictator commanded the army to quash the uprising without mercy

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verb (2)

as in to abolish

to put an end to by formal action attorneys asked the court to quash the indictment

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Easiest way to quash this is to make a group agreement that, after a certain time, the living room becomes the bedroom of the friend who is unable to sleep in a bed. —

R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024 The Yankees quashed that, trading for Stanton in 2017. —

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 At the time, though both actors stayed mum and Foster seemed to try to quash the rumors by adding a family photo to a carousel of snapshots on Instagram showing her, Griffin, and their daughter. —

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2024 But the goal of quashing Palestinian national aspirations along with the PLO failed. —

Ben Wedeman, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quash