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?
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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.
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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