Nuke and Quash

Nuke

Nuke verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Quash and nuke are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Nuke".

Nearby Words: nuked, nuking

Quash

Quash verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
Usage example: the dictator commanded the army to quash the uprising without mercy

Nuke and quash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nuke" instead a verb "Quash".

Nearby Word: quashing
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