quash (Meaning)
quash (v)
put down by force or intimidation
declare invalid
quash (n.)
Same as Squash.
quash (v. t.)
To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, to quash an indictment.
To beat down, or beat in pieces; to dash forcibly; to crush.
To crush; to subdue; to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely; as, to quash a rebellion.
quash (v. i.)
To be shaken, or dashed about, with noise.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quash
quash Sentence Examples
- The judge decided to quash the subpoena, ruling it irrelevant to the case.
- The opposition party attempted to quash the proposed legislation through filibustering tactics.
- Despite their efforts, the protesters were unable to quash the controversial decision made by the city council.
- The company filed a motion to quash the subpoena for its financial records, citing privacy concerns.
- The CEO's swift action helped to quash the rumors circulating about the company's financial instability.
- The Supreme Court's decision to quash the lower court's ruling brought an end to the long-standing legal dispute.
- The union leaders threatened to quash the proposed pay cuts by organizing a mass strike.
- The president used his veto power to quash the bill passed by Congress.
- The police department launched a campaign to quash gang violence in the neighborhood.
- The team's stellar defense was able to quash the opponent's scoring attempts throughout the game.
FAQs About the word quash
put down by force or intimidation, declare invalidSame as Squash., To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, to quash an indictment., To beat down, or beat
quell, suppress, subdue, extinguish, sit on, silence, crush, squash, crack down (on), overcome
help, support, assist, aid, back, help, back, assist, support, aid
The judge decided to quash the subpoena, ruling it irrelevant to the case.
The opposition party attempted to quash the proposed legislation through filibustering tactics.
Despite their efforts, the protesters were unable to quash the controversial decision made by the city council.
The company filed a motion to quash the subpoena for its financial records, citing privacy concerns.
