quash

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reprimir, esmagar ou pôr fim a algo, como uma ideia, uma revolta ou uma decisão judicial; também pode significar anular ou cancelar uma ordem 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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrushdefeatovercomeput downquellrepresssquashstamp outsubduesuppress

   Antônimosencouragefosterincitepromotesupport

2. Annul or make voidC1formal

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

   Anular

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabrogateannulcancelinvalidatenullifyoverturnrepealrescindreverseset asidevoid

   Antônimosconfirmenforceratifyupholdvalidate