English Definition
v. to suppress; annul; crush
Significado en Español
anular, suprimir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hủy bỏ, đàn áp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
qua-(pressure, onomatopoeia) + sh→ to quash, suppress.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In an attempt to maintain peace, the government decided to quash the rebellion with decisive force. What does “quash” most nearly mean?
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A
suppress
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B
initiate
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C
amplify
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D
encourage
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A — suppress.
“quash” means v. to suppress; annul; crush
Common questions about “quash”
What does “quash” mean?
quash — v. to suppress; annul; crush. In Chinese: 撤销，废止；镇压.
How do you pronounce “quash”?
quash is pronounced /kwɒʃ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: quash.
Is “quash” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. quash appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “quash”?
qua-(pressure, onomatopoeia) + sh→ to quash, suppress.
