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

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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

A draft of the law -- the first of its kind that aims to stamp out transnational cyberscam operations in Cambodia -- was initially approved by the government in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the case of weight-loss drugs in particular, drugmakers have been contending with an off-label industry in the US that popped up legally in response to shortages and has been tough to stamp out.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In 2019, Washington imposed sanctions on Mojtaba Khamenei, accusing him of working closely with the Revolutionary Guard and the hard-line Basij militia to stamp out dissent at home and spread Iran’s influence around the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

I stamp out the remains of my little fire, clear up the scraps of food, and tuck Cinna’s gloves in my belt.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

stamp out

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