stamp out

VERB

put an end to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish crush eliminate eradicate exterminate extinguish put down quell snuff out squelch suppress wipe out

WEAK

blot out destroy end expunge kill put out stop

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bear build up compliment create encourage establish institute let go praise ratify release

Example Sentences

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One of the chief concerns driving Australia's social media ban was the desire to stamp out cyberbullying.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

A draft of the law -- the first of its kind that aims to stamp out transnational cyberscam operations in Cambodia -- was initially approved by the government in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Regulators have tried for decades to stamp out hazards leading to close-call incidents at airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"We must stamp out the hate, fear and prejudice that drives Islamophobia and division in our society."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She would stamp out all of the things that were bad about Johnny as they came up in the boy, Neeley.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

stamp out

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