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Definition of quash

quash

/kwɑːʃ/
quash
Adjective:quashable
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Past Simple:quashed
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Past Participle:quashed
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Present Participle:quashing
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quash Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To reject, void, or annul an indictment, subpoena, or legal decision, especially by judicial procedure.

Example

"The appellate judge voted to quash the lower court's conviction due to procedural errors."

2

To put an end to or suppress a rumor, feeling, or rebellion decisively.

Example

"The company issued an immediate press release to quash rumors of an impending merger."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'squash'; while 'squash' usually refers to physically crushing or squeezing something flat, 'quash' is used for suppressing rebellions or rumors and legally invalidating court decisions.

• Rhymes for quash

• Nearby Words

quartile
quartu sant'elena
quartz
quash
quasi
quaver
quavering

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, blending two Old French verbs: quasser ('to annul or make void', from Latin cassare) and esquasser ('to crush or shatter', from Latin quassare).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quash
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