Quash

/kwɒʃ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To suppress or put an end to something, especially by legal action.

The court decided to quash the earlier ruling due to procedural errors.

To reject or void a decision or judgment.

The judge quashed the warrant issued against the defendant.

To crush or completely subdue something.

The government moved quickly to quash the uprising.

To make a strong or forceful statement against something.

In the meeting, he aimed to quash any rumors about the company's financial troubles.

Middle English, from Old French 'quasser' meaning 'to break, crush'.

quash a lawsuit

To dismiss or suppress legal proceedings.

quash a rebellion

To forcibly put down an uprising.

quash a rumor

To put an end to false information spreading.

suppress

To forcibly put an end to.

invalidate

To make something void or null.

extinguish

To put out or bring to an end.

To kill someone else's vibe or enthusiasm.

He totally quashed the fun mood at the party.

To get rid of or dismiss something.

She quashed his opinions like they were non-existent.