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单词 stamp something out
释义

stamp something out

1Extinguish a fire by stamping on it: he stamped out the flames before they could grow
2Suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action: urgent action is required to stamp out corruption...
  • The Minister also said he would strengthen statutory bodies to stamp out criminality.
  • Any expression of working class independence or militancy, no matter how limited, was to be ruthlessly stamped out.
  • Dr Barry wants increased police patrols in the village to help stamp the problem out.

Synonyms

put an end to, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down, check, crack down on, weed out, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, repress, quench, extinguish, stifle, abolish, eliminate, eradicate, terminate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, demolish, annihilate, wipe out, extirpate
informal squelch, put the kibosh on, clobber
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