Synonyms of squash

squash

verb

ˈskwäsh 

1

as in to mash

to cause to become a pulpy mass

the sort of person who couldn't even squash a bug

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mash
• crush
• pulp
• squeeze
• press
• powder
• beat
• pound
• pulverize

2

as in to quell

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quell
• suppress
• subdue
• crush
• quash
• repress
• sit on
• squelch
• silence
• destroy
• crack down (on)
• stifle
• overcome
• extinguish
• snuff (out)
• clamp down (on)
• slap down
• put down
• throttle
• demolish
• smother
• smash
• decimate
• wipe out
• dominate
• put out
• ruin
• conquer
• annihilate
• obliterate
• exterminate
• waste
• douse
• wreck
• quench
• strangle
• subjugate
• desolate
• nuke
• vanquish
• overwhelm
• overpower
• devastate
• rub out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• help
• support
• assist
• aid
• back
• stir
• provoke
• forward
• promote
• encourage
• cultivate
• prop up
• foster
• nurture
• abet
• incite
• foment
• advance
• further
• whip (up)
• instigate
• nourish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squash

By the early 1900s, Forest Service officials were working aggressively to squash lingering sentiment among white ranchers that intentional fire was productive. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

And Jason Momoa, who recently starred in the game-to-movie blockbuster A Minecraft Movie, appeared to be the best guy to put behind the sci-fi series’ big, bug-squashing hand cannons. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Shred squash and fold into zucchini bread batter, feature fresh kernels in cornbread, or use mashed bananas, applesauce, or pumpkin to replace half of the butter in baked goods. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

The scant few remaining Arm compatibility concerns revolve around old printers and proprietary apps, but these have been all but squashed for the average user. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026