scotched

[US]/skɒtʃt/
[UK]/skɑːtʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to prevent or hinder; to stop (wheels) from turning; to injure slightly; to suppress

Phrases & Collocations

scotched plan

scotched rumor

scotched deal

scotched hopes

scotched project

scotched idea

scotched threat

scotched proposal

scotched initiative

scotched campaign

Example Sentences

the rumors were scotched by the official statement.

his plans were scotched at the last minute.

they scotched the proposal after much debate.

the team's chances of winning were scotched by injuries.

her fears were scotched when she received the good news.

the scandal scotched his political career.

they scotched any doubts about their commitment.

the deal was scotched due to legal issues.

she scotched the idea of moving abroad.

the investigation scotched the conspiracy theories.

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