QUASH

v. 1 annul, nullify, void, declare or render null and void, invalidate, revoke, vacate, set aside, rescind, cancel, reject, throw out, reverse, overthrow, discharge, overrule When the real culprit confessed, my conviction was quashed and I was set free 2 suppress, subdue, quell, put down, squelch, repress, overthrow, crush, overwhelm The rebellion was quashed by the secret police