Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stamp-out
verb
/stæmp aʊt/
Definition
To eliminate or eradicate something completely.
Examples
- We need to stamp out corruption in our society.
- The government launched a campaign to stamp out illegal activities.
Meaning
The phrase ‘stamp out’ refers to the act of forcefully putting an end to something undesirable, such as a problem or an issue.
Synonyms
- eradicate
- eliminate
- extinguish
- quash
- quell
