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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"We must stamp out the hate, fear and prejudice that drives Islamophobia and division in our society."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But the coins are starting to catch on among some crypto users as a way to park money and earn yields—a development that banks are determined to stamp out before it gets any bigger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Two days after the bombings, Rajapaksa declared his candidacy and went on to win the November vote in a landslide after promising to stamp out Islamist extremism.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The roof was a typical tar-over-wood affair, which meant, in addition to keeping it wet, the men on it were constantly dancing around to stamp out burning cinders.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy