Quash

Part of speech: noun (n.)

Same as Squash.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, to quash an indictment. Blackstone.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To beat down, or beat in pieces; to dash forcibly; to crush. The whales Against sharp rocks, like reeling vessels, quashed, Though huge as mountains, are in pieces dashed. Waller.

2. To crush; to subdue; to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely; as, to quash a rebellion. Contrition is apt to quash or allay all worldly grief. Barrow.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To be shaken, or dashed about, with noise.