Pronunciation: [kwosh]
Definition:
1. To defeat forcibly
2. To void or suppress
Transition Definition: To beat down with force
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Quash
Part of speech: Adjective
Other forms:
Quashed, Un-quashed
Example sentences:
Rachel quashed Haley in tug-a-war. Rachel then left Haley in defeat.
The warrior yelled with anger, "We will quash you!" Ferociously he stormed towards the enemy.
When to Use it: This word can be used in a time of battle or a need to conquer an opponent.
Synonyms: crush, squash, quench, repress.
Antonyms: aid, assist, help, rebuild
Rating: This word deserves a 3 out of 5 stars because of the powerful meaning behind it. Like you would not want to go to make mash potatoes and yell I am going to quash you! That's a little over the top. In storytelling and in a battle is probably the best time to use this word to further your vocabulary from the ordinary squash word.
This picture fits the word quash because in the law system when using the word quash it means to suppress. If the judge gave the motion to quash the person he means suppress them. This artist put a twist on the word and used a fly swatter to "squash" the people.
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