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quash Definition and Meaning in English (quash definition)

verb
Synonyms:annulvoidoverturn
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Quash definition: To reject or void, especially by legal procedure, making it no longer valid.

Definitions of Quash

  1. 1verb

    To reject or void, especially by legal procedure, making it no longer valid.

  2. 2verb

    To suppress or put an end to something forcibly, often referring to a rebellion or rumors.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court decided to quash the conviction due to lack of evidence.”

formal

“The government quickly moved to quash the rebellion.”

casual

“They tried to quash the rumors before they spread further.”

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past tensequashed
present participlequashing

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Quash definition: To reject or void, especially by legal procedure, making it no longer valid.
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'Quash' translates to 'quash' in English. Quash definition: To reject or void, especially by legal procedure, making it no longer valid.
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