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Synonyms

clamp down

British  

verb

  1. to behave repressively; attempt to repress something regarded as undesirable

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noun

  1. a sudden restrictive measure

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Example Sentences

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But it is facing more pressure to clamp down on so-called “side quests” that aren’t helping it meaningfully boost revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Trump Administration last week ordered states to review the qualifications of their Medicaid providers in an effort to clamp down on fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Examples of practices it would clamp down on included sites using any technique which inserted "manipulative" pages into a user's browser history that stopped them from returning to the previous page.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

On either side of the head, the dragon’s front legs were raised in the air as if ready to clamp down on intruders.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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