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Quashing (noun) means the act of stopping or cancelling something completely.

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The act of stopping or cancelling something completely.

"the quashing of a jihadi enclave here only spurs the sprouting of another there" — Roger Cohen, The horror! The horror! The trauma of ISIS [print version: International New York Times, 18 November 2014, p. 9] (2014)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for quashing

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"quashing" (noun) means the act of stopping or cancelling something completely.