quash

 

quash

= to officially invalidate something 

= to suppress or put an end to something 

My boss promptly issued a statement to quash any speculation about the acquisition.

我老闆立刻發布了一份聲明，打消任何關於這次併購的猜測。

To quash the unrest among the team, Susan organized a meeting to clarify that she won't leave the team this season.

為了平息團隊之間的不安，Susan 安排了一場會議，說明她這個賽季不會離開團隊。

Mark's proposal was quashed during the meeting.

Mark 的提案在會議中被否決了。

Mark thought of a new idea, but it was quashed by the team.

Mark 想出了一個新點子，但被團隊給否定了。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "quash":

Synonyms:

Suppress

Cancel 

Abolish 

Antonyms:

Encourage

Promote

Support

Approve 

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Which of the following best describes the verb "quash"?

A) To create or promote something new.

B) To suppress, extinguish, or put an end to something, often legally or forcefully.

C) To encourage a discussion or debate.

D) To celebrate or acknowledge a success.