Definitions
- Referring to the act of suppressing or putting an end to something, such as a rebellion, protest, or rumor. - Talking about the legal action of overturning or nullifying a decision or verdict. - Describing the act of crushing or flattening something, such as a bug or a piece of paper.
- Referring to the act of calming or quieting something, such as a crowd, a noise, or an emotion. - Talking about the act of defeating or overcoming something, such as an enemy, a fear, or a challenge. - Describing the act of reducing or lessening something, such as pain, hunger, or brightness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of controlling or overpowering something.
- 2Both words can be used in a physical or metaphorical sense.
- 3Both words imply a sense of force or power being exerted.
- 4Both words can be used in a negative or positive context.
- 5Both words have multiple meanings and can be used in different contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Quashed implies a stronger and more forceful action than subdue.
- 2Purpose: Quashed is often used to describe the act of putting an end to something, while subdue can refer to the act of calming or reducing something.
- 3Legal connotation: Quashed is often used in a legal context, while subdue is not.
- 4Physicality: Subdue is often used to describe physical actions, while quashed can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts.
- 5Connotation: Quashed has a more negative connotation than subdue, which can have a neutral or positive connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Quashed and subdue are synonyms that both involve the act of controlling or overpowering something. However, quashed implies a stronger and more forceful action, often used in a legal or negative context to put an end to something. On the other hand, subdue can refer to the act of calming or reducing something, and has a more neutral or positive connotation.
