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stamp out
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb stamp out has 1 sense
  1. stamp out, kill - end or extinguish by forceful means; "Stamp out poverty!"
    --1 is one way to end, terminate
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

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Stamp Out

Description:

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

Senses:

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

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: To extinguish or suppress with force

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

Sense 2: To eradicate or obliterate completely

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

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

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

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