stamp out
Britishverb
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to put out or extinguish by stamping
to stamp out a fire
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to crush or suppress by force
to stamp out a rebellion
Example Sentences
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The central bank could raise interest rates this year — and thus slow the economy — in an effort to stamp out inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh isn’t a stranger on Wall Street, but the mystery to investors is whether he’s as committed as he sounds to stamp out U.S. inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 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
I stamp out the remains of my little fire, clear up the scraps of food, and tuck Cinna’s gloves in my belt.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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