scotch
🇺🇸
/skɑːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/skɒtʃ/
To put an end to something, especially rumors or doubts.
The company scotched the rumors about their bankruptcy by releasing their financial report.
회사는 자금난에 관한 소문을 재무 보고서를 발표함으로써 닥쳤다.