quash
/kwɒʃ/
verb
- To officially reject or cancel something, especially a legal decision or order.
- The company's appeal was quashed by the higher court.
- The judge decided to quash the previous ruling.
- The city council voted to quash the new parking regulation.
- To stop something forcefully, such as a rebellion, rumor, or protest.
- The principal quickly quashed the false rumors about the school closing.
- She tried to quash her doubts and focus on the task.
- Security forces were called in to quash the uprising.