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verb (1)

ˈkwäsh How to pronounce quash (audio)
Definition of quashnext
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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Recent Examples of quash
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Sometimes this was committed to good, such as the Marshall Plan and the Peace Corps, and sometimes to ill, as in a series of military blunders meant to quash godless Communism. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 Thursday's hearing comes less than a week after the same court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a prominent opposition politician, which again renewed focus on the government’s efforts to quash criticism. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 The West Wing alum, 69, recently filed a motion to quash the grand jury indictment, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 According to court documents obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, the West Wing actor filed a motion to quash the grand jury indictment in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quash
  1. quell
  2. abolish
  3. suppress
  4. repeal
  5. subdue
  6. cancel
  7. overturn
  8. avoid
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  • The security adjustments aren’t expected to quell Mexico’s World Cup fever.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The people ended up burning down the house of one of the tax collectors, prompting President George Washington to raise the first federal army against them and quickly quell the revolt.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of quell
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  • The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of abolish
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  • Record-setting heat is suspected in 25 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of suppress
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  • The board voted unanimously to repeal the basement requirement.
    — Jonathan Tower, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Voters rejected an attempt to repeal the gas tax in 2018, according to the governor’s office.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • Cops on foot chased the teen down, using a Taser to subdue him near Rogers Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • For all the bombast surrounding the official proceedings, beginning with the UFC fight at the White House, elsewhere the mood has seemed subdued.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
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  • As aides at the Capitol were actively building a stage for the celebratory event, meant to communicate a big cost-of-living win to voters, the president abruptly canceled it.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The city council voting against a recommendation by its fire marshal to cancel the display.
    — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of cancel
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  • Tuesday’s ruling means the regulations cannot take effect unless the decision is overturned on appeal.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of overturn
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  • Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of avoid

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