stamp out
The phrase "stamp out" typically involves forceful actions to eliminate or suppress something, both literally and metaphorically.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To eliminate something completely, especially an undesirable practice or condition.
Example
- The government is working hard to stamp out corruption.
B1Firefighting
(literal)To extinguish a fire by stepping on it or using force.
Example
- He quickly stamped out the small fire before it spread.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stamp out":
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