quash
verb (used with object)
to put down or suppress completely; quell; subdue.
has quashed
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present perfectof quash (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The resurgence of inflation has quashed hopes for more policy loosening and left policymakers grappling with how to navigate opposing risks to the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
A recent string of such reports has quashed hopes that the Federal Reserve may deliver the three cuts to interest rates this year that it had earlier signaled.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
On the Japanese side, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has quashed expectations for a hawkish shift during coming months by repeatedly emphasising a patient approach was needed to tightening the taps on its super loose policy.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
Meanwhile, technology has quashed, one by one, claims that cognitive tasks require a human brain.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2023
Since, Culley has quashed any speculation caused by that comment and ruled out Watson for Thursday.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021
