Vocabulary Entry

quash

|verb • noun

verb

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

Example Sentences

"The government decided to quash the protest to restore order."

"The court chose to quash the previous ruling, allowing the case to be retried."

"Efforts to quash rumors about the scandal were unsuccessful."

noun

Example Sentences

"The quash of the rebellion led to a period of peace."

"She requested a quash of the accusations in order to clear her name."

"The judge's quash of the evidence significantly impacted the trial."