scotched
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
English
Definitions
verb
- To cut or score; to wound superficially.
- To prevent (something) from being successful.“The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.”
- To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.“The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.”
- To block a wheel or other round object.“The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.”
verb
- (Australian rhyming slang) To rape.
Related words
Synonyms
blockchockfoilput the kibosh onthwartspoilfrustratebafflestintingfrugaleconomicalsparingthriftyqueermalt whiskeymalt whiskyscotch whiskyscottish