How to Pronounce "quash"
word
ˈkwɔʃ
KWAWSH
kwˈɒʃ
kwOSH
Definition
To officially stop or reject something, especially a legal decision, or to quickly end or suppress something (such as rumors or protests).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɔʃ
British English
kwˈɒʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAWSH
UK
kwOSH
Listen in Context
The judge decided to quash the previous ruling.
Rumors spread quickly and are hard to quash.
The government tried to quash the protest.
His lawyer managed to quash the charges in court.