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stamp out

VERB
put an end to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abolish crush eliminate eradicate exterminate extinguish put down quell snuff out squelch suppress wipe out
WEAK
blot out destroy end expunge kill put out stop
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bear build up compliment create encourage establish institute let go praise ratify release

Example Sentences

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The ministry has said a "zero-tolerance policy" will be implemented to stamp out fraud, including investigations, and publicising those guilty of fraud.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

After the Edwards' crisis, it launched a review of its culture, professing its intention to stamp out bad behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As prime minister, he charted a pragmatic economic course and sought to stamp out corruption.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Regulators have tried for decades to stamp out hazards leading to close-call incidents at airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Grube told me that he thought the kings of Kaan, never allied with Teotihuacan, may have wanted to stamp out pernicious foreign influences—xenophobia is a powerful motive in every culture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann