How Do You Spell QUASH?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒʃ] (IPA)

The word "quash" might seem like it should be spelled with a "kw" sound, but it is actually pronounced "kwash," with a "sh" sound at the end. This is because the "qu" letter combination represents the sound "kw" in English, and the "sh" sound is represented by the letter "sh." The IPA phonetic transcription for "quash" is /kwɒʃ/, with the stress on the first syllable. Despite its unconventional spelling, "quash" is a commonly used term meaning to suppress or put an end to something.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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QUASH Meaning and Definition

  1. The word "quash" is a verb that has multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used.

    One meaning of "quash" is to officially annul, cancel, or invalidate a legal decision, order, or ruling. This is often done by a higher court or authority, thereby rendering the original decision null and void. For example, if a lower court ruling is found to be erroneous or based on faulty evidence, a higher court may quash the decision and require a new trial or review.

    Another definition of "quash" is to suppress or forcefully suppress something, particularly a rebellion, uprising, or dissent. This often involves forcefully putting an end to resistance or opposition, typically through military or authoritative means. For instance, a government may seek to quash a rebellion to maintain control and stability.

    Additionally, "quash" can mean to crush or squash something physically, usually by applying pressure or force to flatten or eliminate it. For instance, one may quash a bug by stepping on it or quash a revolt by using military force.

    In summary, "quash" is a versatile verb that can mean to annul a legal decision, to suppress resistance or opposition, or to physically crush or squash something. The precise meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

  2. • A species of pumpkin; the Amer. squash, which see.
    • To crush; to subdue suddenly; in law, to annul or make void; to suppress.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for QUASH

Etymology of QUASH

The word quash originated from the Middle English word quaschen, which came from the Old French word quasser, meaning to shatter or crush. The Old French word derived from the Latin word quassare, which has a similar meaning of to break or shatter.

Similar spelling words for QUASH

Conjugate verb Quash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have quashed
you would have quashed
he/she/it would have quashed
we would have quashed
they would have quashed
I would have quash
you would have quash
he/she/it would have quash
we would have quash
they would have quash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been quashing
you would have been quashing
he/she/it would have been quashing
we would have been quashing
they would have been quashing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would quash
you would quash
he/she/it would quash
we would quash
they would quash

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be quashing
you would be quashing
he/she/it would be quashing
we would be quashing
they would be quashing

FUTURE

I will quash
you will quash
he/she/it will quash
we will quash
they will quash

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be quashing
you will be quashing
he/she/it will be quashing
we will be quashing
they will be quashing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quashed
you will have quashed
he/she/it will have quashed
we will have quashed
they will have quashed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been quashing
you will have been quashing
he/she/it will have been quashing
we will have been quashing
they will have been quashing

IMPERATIVE

you quash
we let´s quash

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quash

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was quashing
you were quashing
he/she/it was quashing
we were quashing
they were quashing

PAST PARTICIPLE

quashed

PAST PERFECT

I had quashed
you had quashed
he/she/it had quashed
we had quashed
they had quashed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been quashing
you had been quashing
he/she/it had been quashing
we had been quashing
they had been quashing

PRESENT

I quash
you quash
he/she/it quashes
we quash
they quash

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am quashing
you are quashing
he/she/it is quashing
we are quashing
they are quashing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

quashing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quashed
you have quashed
he/she/it has quashed
we have quashed
they have quashed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been quashing
you have been quashing
he/she/it has been quashing
we have been quashing
they have been quashing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it quash

SIMPLE PAST

I quashed
you quashed
he/she/it quashed
we quashed
they quashed

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