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stamp out vb (tr, adverb)
1. to put out or extinguish by stamping to stamp out a fire 2. to crush or suppress by force to stamp out a rebellion ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations ? stamp out vt sep fire → austreten; (fig: = eradicate) epidemic, crime, practice → ausrotten; opposition → unterdrücken, zunichtemachen; trouble → niederschlagen; rebels → unschädlich machen (= punch or cut out) pattern, shape → ausstanzen rhythm → (mit)stampfen vi → heraustrampeln, heraussta(m)pfen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I will let loose against you the fleet-footed vines-- I will call in the Jungle to stamp out your lines The writer grunted doubtfully, but took a stamp out of his desk, sealed the letter, handed it over to Kim, and departed. Awful though you think him, he shall feel the weight of my arm, and I herewith take a solemn vow to stamp out the whole race. |
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