quashes
The word “quashes” has 2 syllables: quash-es
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒʃɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for quashes?
In the thesaurus, “quashes” has 93 synonyms and 48 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quashes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quashes
- abates
- abolishes
- aborts
- abrogates
- annihilates
- annuls
- avoids
- bans
- breaks down
- calls
- calls off
- cancels
- conquers
- countermands
- crushes
- decimates
- demolishes
- desolates
- destroys
- devastates
- disallows
- disannuls
- dismisses
- dissolves
- does away with
- dominates
- douses
- dowses
- drops
- eliminates
- enjoins
- eradicates
- erases
- exterminates
- extinguishes
- forbids
- invalidates
- liquidates
- negates
- nukes
- nullifies
- nulls
- obliterates
- outlaws
- overcomes
- overpowers
- overrides
- overrules
- overturns
- overwhelms
- prohibits
- puts down
- puts out
- quells
- quenches
- recalls
- rejects
- removes
- repeals
- represses
- rescinds
- retracts
- reverses
- revokes
- rolls back
- rubs out
- ruins
- sets aside
- silences
- sits on
- slaps down
- smashes
- smothers
- squashes
- squelches
- stifles
- strangles
- strikes down
- subdues
- subjugates
- suppresses
- suspends
- throttles
- throws out
- vacates
- vanquishes
- vetoes
- voids
- wastes
- wipes out
- withdraws
- wrecks
- writes off
Antonyms for quashes
- abets
- advances
- aids
- allows
- approves
- assists
- authorizes
- backs
- clears
- commands
- cultivates
- decrees
- enacts
- encourages
- endorses
- establishes
- foments
- formalizes
- forwards
- fosters
- founds
- furthers
- helps
- incites
- indorses
- instigates
- institutes
- lays down
- legalizes
- legislates
- legitimates
- legitimizes
- mandates
- nourishes
- nurtures
- orders
- passes
- permits
- prescribes
- promotes
- props up
- provokes
- ratifies
- sanctions
- stirs
- supports
- validates
- warrants
Meanings of quashes
- verb
- To defeat decisively.
- To crush or dash to pieces.
- To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
Example Sentences
- The judge quashes any attempts to introduce irrelevant evidence during the trial.
- A quick response from the fire department effectively quashes the small blaze before it spreads.
- The manager quashes any rumors of layoffs by addressing them directly in the staff meeting.
- The company's strict policy on discrimination promptly quashes any instances of bias in the workplace.
- A strong leadership presence often quashes dissent and maintains unity within the team.
On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quashes, such as: abates, abets, abolishes, aborts, abrogates, advances, aids.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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