quash
The word “quash” has 1 syllable: quash.
It's pronounced as /kwɒʃ/.
What is synonym and antonym for quash?
In the thesaurus, “quash” has 26 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quash along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quash
- abolish
- annul
- avoid
- cancel
- clamp down on
- crack down on
- crush
- invalidate
- overrule
- overturn
- put down
- quell
- repeal
- repress
- rescind
- reverse
- revoke
- set aside
- squash
- squelch
- subdue
- suppress
- undo
- vacate
- veto
- void
Antonyms for quash
- aid
- allow
- approve
- assist
- back
- build up
- compliment
- do
- enact
- encourage
- enforce
- establish
- found
- help
- keep
- lay down
- legislate
- legitimate
- let go
- permit
- praise
- release
- sanction
- support
- uncompress
- validate
Meanings of quash
- verb
- To defeat decisively.
- To crush or dash to pieces.
- To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
Example Sentences
- The judge decided to quash the subpoena due to lack of evidence.
- The government sought to quash rumors about the impending tax increase.
- The legal team worked tirelessly to quash the false accusations against their client.
- Despite efforts to quash dissent, the protests continued to gain momentum.
- The company filed a motion to quash the injunction that threatened to halt its operations.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quash, such as: abolish, aid, allow, annul, approve, assist, avoid.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- overturn
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- renege
- repeal
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- reverse
- revoke
- set aside
- up-country
- void
deaden
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- anesthetize
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- moderate
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- quash
- quell
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- squelch
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- tone down
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- water down
- weaken