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Quash

verb/kwˈɑːʃ/

Definition

put down by force or intimidation

declare invalid

Pronunciation

🇺🇸American English

/kwˈɑːʃ/

🇬🇧British English

/kwˈɒʃ/

🇮🇳Indian English

/kwˈɒʃ/

1 syllable Say it as /kwˈɑːʃ/.

Examples

The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

invalidate nullify repress reduce annul avoid void keep down subjugate subdue

Antonyms

validate

Parts of Speech

verb	put down by force or intimidation “The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”
verb	declare invalid “The contract was annulled”

Word Forms

repressive	adjective	restrictive of action
repression	noun	a state of forcible subjugation
subduer	noun	someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
invalidation	noun	(law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
invalidator	noun	an official who can invalidate or nullify
annulment	noun	(law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
voidable	adjective	capable of being rescinded or voided
void	noun	the state of nonexistence
voider	noun	an official who can invalidate or nullify
nullifier	noun	an official who can invalidate or nullify
nullification	noun	the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress

Test Yourself1 / 3

What is the primary definition of the word 'quash'?

The primary meaning of 'quash' is 'put down by force or intimidation'.

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Using 'quash' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.

In which domain is the word 'quash' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?

'quash' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.

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