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

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

Prapas Sornchaidee, of the Thai Air Force, said Cambodia -- which has pledged to stamp out scam operations before May -- should cop to their proliferation and elicit international support to combat them.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I stamp out the fire, bury the charred twigs, and sprinkle the burned spot with dirt.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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