Think about it: if you try to âsweeten up/beat around the bush/make light ofâ the truth, it may not be in my best interest. I think itâs better that all of us want the truth and, in turn, give it back to others. Now, this doesnât mean that we go around doing it with the intent to hurt people.
Definition of quash. 1  transitive verb. : 2  to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely quash a rebellion.
verb (used with object) 1. to put by or away as for safekeeping or future use, usually in a secret place (usually followed by away): The squirrel stashes away nuts for winter. noun. 2. something put away or hidden: a stash of gold coins buried in the garden. 3. a place in which something is stored secretly; hiding place; cache.