The word “quash” is employed in literature to indicate a forceful act of nullification or suppression, a meaning that shifts fluidly between legal, metaphorical, and even personable contexts. In legal narratives, it is used unambiguously to cancel proceedings or invalidate charges, as seen when a motion is made “to quash the indictment” ([1],[2]) or when legal authorities “quash the Attorney General's LOD” ([3]). At times, the term morphs into a figurative device, portraying the act of stifling rebellion or negating unwelcome thoughts, illustrated by its use in phrases like “quash rebellion too” ([4]) or “quash the thought that suggested it” ([5]). Additionally, in some texts “Quash” becomes a character’s name or a nickname, adding a layer of irony or levity to dialogue ([6],[7],[8]). This versatility highlights how the term can be a precise legal term, a metaphor for suppression, or even a distinctive personal identifier within various narrative settings.