To end; to terminate; to kill off in a nonbiological sense; kind of like squashing from a position of strength and with moral certitude; to basically reverse a decision or situation with conviction. A word I thought existed in the english language.
One I have used many years thinking all know it
well. I was amazed to not find it in the
dictionary!
1.He realized it was a bad decision to proceed with the contract so he put the kabash on the
deal. 2.His son was greatful that his
father put the kabash on what would have been a miserable
situation.3.