Synonyms for quash
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Nullify
nullify, invalidate, annul, abrogate, overrule, rescind, revoke, vacate, abolish, avoid, extinguish, annihilate, cancel, void, disannul, vitiate, undo
2. Suppress
suppress, repress, quell, subdue, squelch, keep down, reduce, crush, subjugate, squash, stifle, abate, smother, overwhelm, quench
Other
Definitions
- v. 1
To defeat decisively, to suppress.
The army quashed the rebellion.
- v. 2
To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
Forms
- Past participle
- quashed
e.g. quashed → nullified, invalidated, annulled, abrogated…
Example sentences
- invalidate Ziri doesn't want to invalidate his ablutions.
- nullify This contract will nullify all preceding contracts.
- abrogate Did the ruling abrogate your right to seek compensation?
- suppress It was very hard for her to suppress her emotions.
- repress He tried to to repress his anger during the meeting.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quash | falling | |
| invalidate | falling | |
| nullify | falling | |
| annul | falling | |
| abrogate | steady | |
| suppress | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- void1, undo2
- 5 letters
- avoid2, crush1, quell1, abate2, annul2
- 6 letters
- reduce2, cancel2, squash1, revoke2, vacate2, subdue2, stifle2, quench1
- 7 letters
- abolish3, nullify3, rescind2, smother2, repress2, squelch1, vitiate3
- 8 letters
- suppress2, overrule3, abrogate3, disannul
- 9 letters
- overthrow3, overwhelm3, subjugate3
- 10 letters
- invalidate4, extinguish3, annihilate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (undo2 = 2 syllables).
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