stamp out

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Verb stamp out has 1 sense

stamp out, kill - end or extinguish by forceful means; "Stamp out poverty!"
--₁ is one way to end, terminate
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Stamp Out

Description:

Verb Phrase - To completely eliminate or put an end to something or an action.

Senses:

To extinguish or suppress with force
To eradicate or obliterate completely
To take action to prevent or stop something undesirable

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: To extinguish or suppress with force

The firefighters managed to stamp out the fire before it spread to nearby buildings.
Law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to stamp out organized crime.

Sense 2: To eradicate or obliterate completely

Efforts are being made to stamp out poverty from our society.
We must unite and stamp out discrimination in all its forms.

Sense 3: To take action to prevent or stop something undesirable

It is essential to stamp out any signs of corruption within the government.
The school implemented strict rules to stamp out bullying among students.

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