as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the dictator commanded the army to quash the uprising without mercy
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
attorneys asked the court to quash the indictment
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ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The previous July, security forces arrested more than 2,000 protesters in less than two days to quash the revolt after electoral authorities controversially granted Maduro a victory despite overwhelming evidence of the contrary.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Sheriff’s Department sought to quash rumors that there was a divide between local and federal investigators, centered on the handling of evidence and which lab it should be sent to.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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The student said scuffles broke out between protesters and members of the Basij, which has played a key role in quashing dissent over the years, as university security guards tried to separate the two.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The previous July, security forces arrested more than 2,000 protesters in less than two days to quash the revolt after electoral authorities controversially granted Maduro a victory despite overwhelming evidence of the contrary.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Sheriff’s Department sought to quash rumors that there was a divide between local and federal investigators, centered on the handling of evidence and which lab it should be sent to.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Quash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quash. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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