quashing

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English

Definitions

verb

To defeat decisively.“The army quashed the rebellion.”
To crush or dash to pieces.
To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).

noun

The action of quashing something.

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Synonyms

reduce keep down repress subdue annul avoid nullify invalidate subjugate void quelling suppressing downing overturning toppling dropping

Rhymes

brainwashing squashing swashing sloshing moshing noshing washing dishwashing joshing coshing

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