Definitions

clamp down

VERB

batten

Synonyms

STRONG

fix secure tie tighten

WEAK

board up cover up nail down

Antonyms

STRONG

let go loose loosen lose unfasten untie

WEAK

unfix

VERB

stifle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb muzzle repress silence smother squelch strangle suffocate suppress

STRONG

asphyxiate burke check choke constipate cork extinguish gag hush kill muffle spike squash stagnate stop stultify torpedo trammel

WEAK

black out bring to screeching halt choke back clam up cover up crack down dry up hold it down hush up put the lid on shut up sit on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free let go loose release

STRONG

aid assist bear begin create help start

WEAK

persuade

Example Sentences

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The new act is designed to clamp down on supporters without tickets closely following legitimate ticket-holders through turnstiles.

From BBC

In Europe, Slovakia’s government on Wednesday allowed service stations to limit diesel sales, and set higher prices for cars with foreign plates as it clamps down on fuel tourism and hoarding.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new act is designed to clamp down on 'tailgating' - where supporters without tickets make their way through turnstiles by staying close behind legitimate ticket-holders.

From BBC

The prime minister added that he was "absolutely determined to clamp down on anybody who might think of ripping others off".

From BBC

Reacting to the proposals, the Liberal Democrats' environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said the government must go further by clamping down "on criminal gangs who make millions in illegal earnings for industrial fly tipping".

From BBC

clamp down

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