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 government is on a campaign to stamp out fraud and waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

As prime minister, he charted a pragmatic economic course and sought to stamp out corruption, appointing only scandal-free ministers to his team.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The all-day parade, titled Hitler Unlooses War, was a demonstration of America's military and industrial power, aiming to stamp out any doubt about America's ability to crush Hitler and win the war.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

stamp out

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