Synonyms of clamps down (on)

clamps down (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of clamp down (on)

as in quells

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

the need to clamp down on petty crime in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quells
• suppresses
• cracks down (on)
• subdues
• sits on
• represses
• slaps down
• silences
• squashes
• crushes
• puts down
• quashes
• stifles
• snuffs (out)
• destroys
• squelches
• overcomes
• extinguishes
• throttles
• wipes out
• demolishes
• dowses
• ruins
• quenches
• puts out
• dominates
• decimates
• wrecks
• nukes
• strangles
• desolates
• smothers
• obliterates
• douses
• wastes
• annihilates
• rubs out
• exterminates
• smashes
• conquers
• overwhelms
• subjugates
• vanquishes
• devastates
• overpowers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supports
• aids
• helps
• assists
• backs
• abets
• whips (up)
• provokes
• props up
• incites
• stirs
• advances
• promotes
• encourages
• instigates
• fosters
• cultivates
• nourishes
• forwards
• foments
• furthers
• nurtures