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| What’s the Difference Between ‘Squash’ and ‘Quash’? Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:05 AM PDT Squash: to crush something so that it becomes flat or soft Quash: to put end to, to suppress; “he quashed rumors that he was a Republican” While we’re at it, how about stanch and staunch? Stanch: to stop the flow of blood from a wound Staunch: loyal and committed in attitude; “a staunch Catholic” |
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