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to stamp out
[phrase form: stamp]
01
to forcefully end something, often a negative or undesirable situation
Examples
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.
02
to suppress flames by forcefully stepping on them or using a stamping motion
Examples
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.
