Prohibit and Quash

Prohibit

Prohibit verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark

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

Quash

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

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

Nearby Word: quashing

Common collocations

movement prohibit movement quash movement
attempts prohibit attempts quash attempts
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