1. to reject or void especially by judicial action
Usage: legal
2. to suppress or put an end to forcibly

Examples

• The appeals court quashes the lower court’s ruling.
• The judge quashes the subpoena due to lack of evidence.
• The government quashes the rebellion swiftly.
• She quashes rumors about her resignation.
• The principal quashes any talk of changing the dress code.
• The dictator quashes all forms of dissent.
• The company quashes the strike through negotiations.