SCOTCH in a Sentence

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The prime minister should scotch the rumors of her illness with a public appearance as soon as possible.

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 Meanings and Examples of SCOTCH
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
scotch
 v.  put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping
Classic Sentence:
1  He stooped and took out the scotch, then put his weight against the chair.
Lady Chatterley's Lover By D H Lawrence
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 13
Example Sentence:
1  The prime minister should scotch the rumors of her illness with a public appearance as soon as possible.
2  Her remarks were intended to scotch rumours of an imminent election date.