Kill and Quash

Kill

Kill verb - To deprive of life.

Quash is a synonym for kill in destroy topic. In some cases you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Kill", when it comes to topics like cancel, veto.

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

Quash

Quash verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Kill is a synonym for quash in nullify topic. Sometimes you can use "Kill" instead a verb "Quash".

Nearby Word: quashing
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