scotches
Puts an end
Scotches is the verb form of scotch, meaning to put an end to something decisively or prevent it from developing: The announcement scotches rumors of a merger.
To scotch something is to block or thwart it before it gains momentum.
The word also means to wound without killing, or to wedge something to prevent movement—a scotch being a block placed under a wheel.
quashes
Suppresses or annuls
stops · prevents · derails · defeats · undermines · sabotages · stymies · frustrates · nixes · kills
scores
Achieves points; many
incises · grooves · scratches · etches · marks · gashes · slits · carves · snicks
- Scotch tapeTransparent adhesive strip brand
- scotch and sodaWhisky with fizzy water
- scotch eggsSausage-wrapped eggs, breaded, fried
- single malt scotchWhisky from one distillery
- Scotch whiskyScottish distilled grain spirit
- scotch bonnetLantern-shaped tropical chile