1. the action of putting an end to something or blocking movement

1. present participle of scotch: to put an end to something decisively
2. present participle of scotch: to block or wedge something to prevent movement

Examples

• The committee is scotching rumors about budget cuts.
• She succeeded in scotching the proposed merger.
• The workers were scotching the wheels to prevent the cart from rolling.
• Scotching the gossip required immediate action.
• The scotching of the rebellion happened swiftly.
• He placed blocks for scotching the heavy machinery.