QUASH Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

quash 1 of 2

verb (1)

ˈkwäsh

Definition of quash

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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Simpson's team still has to go through evidence from the Texas Rangers as the defense prepares to try to quash the indictment. —Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025 Obama also addressed the speculation at an April 2011 news conference, following several attempts to quash rumors about his citizenship. —Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Then, in late January, the campaign to quash the virus was interrupted. —Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025 The team’s travel to Las Vegas on the day of the show quashed fans’ hopes that the two would appear together. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quash