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quash

/kwɒʃ/

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verb

/kwɒʃ/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подавлению, сокрушению или прекращению чего-либо, например, идеи, восстания или судебного приказа.

A verb used to indicate the act of suppressing, crushing, or putting an end to something, such as an idea, rebellion, or legal order.

  1. Suppress or put an end toC1formal

    To forcefully stop or suppress something, such as a rebellion, rumor, or opposition.

    ruПодавить

    • The government moved quickly to quash the rebellion.
    • She tried to quash the rumors about her resignation.
    • The court's decision quashed all hopes of an appeal.

    Synonymscrushdefeatovercomeput downquellrepresssquashstamp outsubduesuppress

    Antonymsencouragefosterincitepromotesupport

  2. Annul or make voidC1formal

    To legally declare a decision, judgment, or order invalid.

    ruАннулировать

    • The judge quashed the previous verdict due to new evidence.
    • The high court quashed the lower court's ruling.
    • The contract was quashed because it was signed under duress.

    Synonymsabrogateannulcancelinvalidatenullifyoverturnrepealrescindreverseset asidevoid

    Antonymsconfirmenforceratifyupholdvalidate

Forms
  • quashed past participle
  • quashed past simple
  • quashing present participle
  • quashes third person singular
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