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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For the banking industry, it was another chance to stamp out a feature of the crypto ecosystem it viewed as akin to paying interest on deposits—and a competitive threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Since late last year, the Cambodian government has stepped up efforts to stamp out these operations.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Wednesday to strengthen and modernise the military and to stamp out corruption within the ruling Communist Party.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 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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