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

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

Cambodian authorities have vowed to stamp out the business by the end of next month, vowing to prosecute low-level scammers, bosses and landlords of scam sites alike.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Let’s stamp out the scoundrels, and never mind what their motives are!

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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