Meaning & use
scotch
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To decisively put an end to something, such as a plan, plot, or rumor.
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The board moved quickly to scotch rumors of an impending merger.
Her firm denial scotched any further speculation about the affair.
A note on using this word
Distinct from 'Scotch whisky,' this verb likely traces to an old word meaning to cut or wound, later extended to mean disabling a rumor or plan.
Words with a similar meaning
quashsquash
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Words with an opposite meaning
encourage
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