"Scotched" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scotched" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Scotched

"Scotched" Meaning

Past tense of "scotch" which means:

1. To damage or spoil something, often permanently.
Example: "The storm scotched our plans for a picnic."
2. To knock someone or something down or over, especially using a single swift strike.
Example: "The boxer scotched his opponent with a powerful punch."

"Scotched" Examples

Examples of "scotched"

1. Noun
The enterprise was scotched when the investors withdrew their funding.
2. Verb
My plans were scotched by the bad weather, and I couldn't make it to the concert.
3. Idiomatic expressions
The company's plans to expand were scotched due to the economic downturn.
His claim was scotched by the new evidence that came to light.
4. Formal atmosphere
The proposal was scotched in the meeting due to the lack of support from key stakeholders.
5. Literary or poetic tones
Her hopes were scotched as she read the disappointing review of her novel.

"Scotched" Similar Words

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Scorsese

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Scotch

Scotches

Scotching

Scotch and squelch: To scotch someone or something means to thwart or prevent someone or something from being successful or planning something, which could possibly be negative. Example sentences: 1) If we don't act now, the government may scotch our plans to raise taxes. 2) My mother scotched my plans to go out by forbidding me to attend the party.