quash
verb (used with object)
to put down or suppress completely; quell; subdue.
quashing
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present participleof quash.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"Taeb's appointment also reflects the Iranian establishment's fear of renewed unrest as the economic situation deteriorates, with the Basij likely to play a leading role in quashing future protests," said Brodsky.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
For decades, corporate executives have been quashing workers’ efforts to gain a fair reward for their labor.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Still, quashing a grand-jury subpoena is one of the rarest of judicial actions.
From Slate ● Mar. 19, 2026
They also said the ruling quashing the ban was paused "pending determination of the defendant's appeal to the Court of Appeal, or further order".
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
The instant quashing of her purpose by their absence affected her brain as a sudden vacuum affects the body—she nearly fainted.
From The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
