Quash and Refuse

Quash

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

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

Nearby Word: quashing

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Quash and refuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Common collocations

command quash command refuse command
attempts quash attempts refuse attempts
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