clampdown

[klamp-doun]

noun

1. crackdown.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clampdown¹

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase clamp down

Example Sentences

This designation was desired by the Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who described his clampdown on criminal gangs as a "war."

From BBC

A Hampshire MP is set to see a law he proposed to clampdown on the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets formally adopted.

From BBC

Iranians are now fearing further clampdown by the regime.

From BBC

While there, she was involved in immigrant removal operations as part of Trump’s first-term “zero tolerance” clampdown on border crossings.

From Salon

The clampdown comes as protests against over-tourism have begun ahead of the summer season.

From BBC

Related Words

• crackdown 
• embargo 
• repression 
• restriction