English dictionary

quash

/kw/A//S/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

put down by force or intimidation

verb.social

Examples
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising.

Synonyms keep down reduce repress subdue subjugate

Source: WordNet 3.0
declare invalid

verb.social

Synonyms annul avoid invalidate nullify void

Antonyms formalise formalize validate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, to <i>quash</i> an indictment.

verb

Source: webster1913
To beat down, or beat in pieces; to dash forcibly; to crush.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be shaken, or dashed about, with noise.

verb

Source: webster1913