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stamp out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstæmp ˈaʊt/

stamp out means: To completely stop something harmful or unwanted.

verb

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To completely stop something harmful or unwanted.

  • We must stamp out bullying.
  • The campaign helped stamp out the disease.
  • How can the government stamp out corruption?

Similar words: eliminate, eradicate, wipe out

Common phrases: stamp out corruption, stamp out racism, stamp out bullying

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To stop a small fire by pressing or hitting it with your feet.

  • He stamped out the flames.
  • She quickly stamped out a burning cigarette.
  • We used our boots to stamp out the small fire.

Similar words: extinguish, put out

Common phrases: stamp out flames, stamp out a fire

Questions about stamp out

What does stamp out mean?

To completely stop something harmful or unwanted.

What is stamp out in other languages?

Türkçe: ortadan kaldırmak · Español: erradicar · Français: éradiquer · Deutsch: ausmerzen · Italiano: debellare · 日本語: 根絶する

How do you pronounce stamp out?

It is pronounced /ˌstæmp ˈaʊt/.

How do you use stamp out in a sentence?

We must stamp out bullying. The campaign helped stamp out the disease.

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