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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, void |
| Type of | strike down, cancel |
| Has types | break, set aside, stet |
Examples of quash
quash
For one thing, they must quash the idea that kids need stimulation at all times.
From the businessweek.com
On Thursday, the day before the deadline, Leventhal moved to quash the subpoena.
From the newsday.com
That gives the user a fair chance to go to court and try and quash the subpoena.
From the theatlantic.com
Frank is determined to quash any notion that he's been weak on financial reform.
From the newsweek.com
The premiers will want to make their mark early and quash any hopes of an upset.
From the couriermail.com.au
That is the danger inherent in using polls selectively to quash policy disputes.
From the usatoday.com
China for example, might be able to quash an outbreak within a couple of months.
From the newscientist.com
At a Boston news conference, Dukakis tried to quash the rumors once and for all.
From the time.com
Prosecutors responded with a motion to quash the affidavit late Monday afternoon.
From the thenewstribune.com
- Repress: put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"
- Invalidate: declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea"
- Quashed (foaled 1932) was a British-bred and British-trained thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the Epsom Oaks in 1935.
- To defeat forcibly; To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.)
- To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.
- To vacate or make void as in to quash an indictment.
- To annul, void or vacate a prior judicial order or decision.
- To make void; to vacate; to annul; to set aside. For example, to quash a subpoena.
- To nullify, void or declare invalid.
