stamp out
Present Participle
stamping out
Past Tense
stamped out
Past Participle
stamped out
1
to forcefully end something, often a negative or undesirable situation
- The community decided to take action and stamp graffiti out of their neighborhood.
- The government launched a campaign to stamp out corruption within its ranks.
- Global efforts are underway to stamp out child labor and ensure a safe upbringing for all children.
- Countries are collaborating to stamp out cybercrime and enhance digital security globally.
- Educational initiatives are crucial to stamp out illiteracy and provide equal learning opportunities for everyone.
Synonyms:
2
to suppress flames by forcefully stepping on them or using a stamping motion
- The hiker quickly and effectively stamped out the small campfire to prevent it from spreading.
- The firefighter had to use his boot to stamp the embers out and control the brushfire.
- Before leaving the camping site, the ranger reminded everyone to thoroughly stamp out their campfires for safety.
- She grabbed a towel and managed to stamp the flames out when a small kitchen fire erupted.
- The scout leader demonstrated to the campers how to safely and effectively stamp out a fire during their survival training.