Cancel and Quash

Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice

Quash is a synonym for cancel in invalidate topic. In some cases you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Cancel", when it comes to topics like annul, erase, revoke.

Quash

Quash verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: attorneys asked the court to quash the indictment

Cancel is a synonym for quash in invalidate topic. You can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Quash", if it concerns topics such as annul.

Nearby Word: quashing

Common collocations

command cancel command quash command
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