quash
UK/kwɒʃ/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To suppress or put down firmly; to officially declare a legal decision or order invalid
镇压；平息；撤销（法律裁决）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishquashother
=quash
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government moved to quash the rebellion before it spread further.
- 2.
The appeals court decided to quash the original verdict due to procedural errors.
- 3.
Authorities quickly moved to quash rumors of a financial crisis.