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clamp down on

VERB
muzzle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
censor choke crack down on muffle repress restrain squelch stifle suppress
STRONG
check cork curb hush ice prevent quieten restrict shush silence squash still stop tongue-tie trammel
WEAK
bottle up dry up dummy up shut down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow encourage let go permit release
STRONG
aid assist free help
WEAK
liberate
VERB
quash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annul crack down on invalidate overrule repeal rescind reverse revoke set aside squelch undo vacate veto void
STRONG
abrogate discharge dissolve kill negate overthrow vitiate
WEAK
black out bottle up cork up declare null and void hush up put damper on put the lid on shut down watergate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve do enforce keep permit sanction validate
WEAK
aid assist help rebuild start support

Example Sentences

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They also warn the rules could be misused to target critics and clamp down on dissent.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But the city-state is fighting back, including through tough laws that can compel tech giants to clamp down on fraud -- with scam cases and losses down last year for the first time since 2021.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 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