quash

• 动词，表示镇压、平息或终止某事，如起义、想法或法律裁决。

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.

   镇压

   • 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.

   同义词crushdefeatovercomeput downquellrepresssquashstamp outsubduesuppress

   反义词encouragefosterincitepromotesupport

2. Annul or make voidC1formal

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

   撤销

   • 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.

   同义词abrogateannulcancelinvalidatenullifyoverturnrepealrescindreverseset asidevoid

   反义词confirmenforceratifyupholdvalidate