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quash

/kwɒʃ/
quash kwɒʃ
English Definition
v. to suppress; annul; crush
中文释义
撤销,废止;镇压
Significado en Español
anular, suprimir
한국어 뜻
무효화하다, 진압하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hủy bỏ, đàn áp
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Example Sentence

The court decided to quash the conviction.

法院决定撤销定罪。

Synonyms
annul invalidate suppress
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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?

  1. A suppress
  2. B initiate
  3. C amplify
  4. D encourage
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A — suppress. “quash” means v. to suppress; annul; crush

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The government moved quickly to ______ the sudden armed rebellion.

  1. A encourage
  2. B spark
  3. C quash
  4. D spread
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C — quash. “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.

How do you use “quash” in a sentence?

The court decided to quash the conviction. (法院决定撤销定罪。)

What are synonyms for “quash”?

annul, invalidate, suppress — all close in meaning to quash (v. to suppress; annul; crush).

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.

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