Stamp out
verb
To put an end to something.
The government started a campaign to try and stamp out illegal drug use.
Often appears as...
- stamp out corruption
- stamp out poverty
verb
To extinguish a small fire by stepping on it.
He stamped out the burning embers to prevent a forest fire.
Often appears as...
- stamp out a cigarette
- stamp out a campfire
verb
To put an end to something.
The government started a campaign to try and stamp out illegal drug use.
Often appears as...
- stamp out corruption
- stamp out poverty
verb
To extinguish a small fire by stepping on it.
He stamped out the burning embers to prevent a forest fire.
Often appears as...
- stamp out a cigarette
- stamp out a campfire
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the aim to completely eliminate a widespread issue.
Activists work to stamp out injustice in society.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Intent
Implies a strong effort and determination to eradicate an issue.
The new legislation aims to stamp out cyberbullying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Suggests a process rather than an instantaneous action.
Efforts to stamp out the epidemic will take years.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the aim to completely eliminate a widespread issue.
Activists work to stamp out injustice in society.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Intent
Implies a strong effort and determination to eradicate an issue.
The new legislation aims to stamp out cyberbullying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Suggests a process rather than an instantaneous action.
Efforts to stamp out the epidemic will take years.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the aim to completely eliminate a widespread issue.
Activists work to stamp out injustice in society.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Intent
Implies a strong effort and determination to eradicate an issue.
The new legislation aims to stamp out cyberbullying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Suggests a process rather than an instantaneous action.
Efforts to stamp out the epidemic will take years.
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