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to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
to reduce the intensity or force of something
02
press down tightly
Example
The supervisor had to tamp down rumors spreading among the staff about layoffs.
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
She tried to tamp down her excitement before the big announcement.
The mayor's speech aimed to tamp down concerns about the recent increase in crime.
