Quashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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quashed

 

[ kwษ‘หสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To quash is to suppress or put an end to something, particularly in a legal setting. This term often refers to a judge's decision to nullify or void a ruling or indictment. It implies that something has been rejected or dismissed with authority. In essence, to quash is to eliminate or invalidate a legal claim or decision.

Synonyms

annul, invalidate, nullify, suppress.

Examples of usage

  • The judge quashed the subpoenas issued against the witnesses.
  • The court quashed the earlier ruling due to procedural errors.
  • The defense attorney successfully quashed the charges against their client.
Context #2 | Verb

general usage

In broader usage, to quash can mean to crush or overwhelm something completely. This could refer to an emotion, a rumor, or even a dissenting opinion. When one quashes a feeling, they are effectively overpowering it, often leading to emotional suppression.

Synonyms

crush, overwhelm, squash, suppress.

Examples of usage

  • She quashed her fears before the big presentation.
  • The rumors were quashed quickly by the management.
  • He tried to quash his excitement for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "quashed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgehoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibatalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uniewaลผniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๅŠนใซใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iptal edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌดํšจํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุบู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ค้”€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razveljavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะนั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™ฤŸv edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anulado

Etymology

The word 'quash' originates from the Old French word 'quasser', which means 'to break.' This etymology reflects the sense of putting an end to something forcefully. In the legal sense, it began to be used in the 15th century to denote the act of overturning or voiding judicial decisions. Over time, the term took on broader meanings, encompassing any act of suppression or forceful ending. Thus, 'quash' has evolved not only in its application within legal frameworks but also in everyday vernacular, signifying a strong action to suppress or eliminate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,908, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.