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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure
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Recent Examples of squashed
Those tributes turned into processions in which the youth aired their grievances — and were eventually squashed by police tear gas.
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Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The best route forward for the former may be to use the latter as a negotiating piece—individual DSTs can be squashed through tariffs, but a broad regional DST may require some capitulation.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Markle, however, stepped out solo for the event one day after husband Prince Harry squashed any speculation about their relationship status.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
That squashed any chance of two Group of Five conference champs making the playoff and the Big 12 being left out.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The best route forward for the former may be to use the latter as a negotiating piece—individual DSTs can be squashed through tariffs, but a broad regional DST may require some capitulation.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Markle, however, stepped out solo for the event one day after husband Prince Harry squashed any speculation about their relationship status.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
That squashed any chance of two Group of Five conference champs making the playoff and the Big 12 being left out.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashed
Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Squashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squashed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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