quash

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de suprimir, aplastar o poner fin a algo, como una idea, una revuelta o una orden judicial.

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.

   Suprimir o poner fin

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrushdefeatovercomeput downquellrepresssquashstamp outsubduesuppress

   Antónimosencouragefosterincitepromotesupport

2. Annul or make voidC1formal

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

   Anular o invalidar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabrogateannulcancelinvalidatenullifyoverturnrepealrescindreverseset asidevoid

   Antónimosconfirmenforceratifyupholdvalidate