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clamp down

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batten v.
stifle v.

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

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clamp down

As China, India and other countries move to clamp down on these drugs, some argue that restricting access further could create different dangers.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

So as we become ever more online in public, will we see increasing attempts to clamp down on loudcasting?

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

He has previously spoken out against measures to clamp down on illegal migration, and called the US administration's treatment of immigrants "inhuman".

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

The changes are intended to clamp down on the skyrocketing cost of college, with student loan debt now at around $1.7 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Matt felt a hand clamp down on his shoulder and pull him out of the line.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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