clamps down (on) Antonyms
Meaning of clamps down (on)
clamps down (on)
to try harder to punish (people who are doing something that is not legal or proper), to work harder to stop (a crime)
clamps down (on) Sentence Examples
- The government clamps down on tax evasion with strict penalties.
- The teacher clamped down on students' chatter during the exam.
- Judges clamp down on abusive behavior in the courtroom.
- The police clamped down on illegal street racing to reduce danger.
- The bank clamped down on irresponsible lending practices.
- Parents clamped down on their children's excessive screen time.
- The company clamped down on employee misconduct to maintain ethical standards.
- The watchdog clamped down on corruption within the organization.
- The mayor clamped down on noise pollution to improve city life.
- The security team clamped down on unauthorized access to sensitive data.
FAQs About the word clamps down (on)
to try harder to punish (people who are doing something that is not legal or proper), to work harder to stop (a crime)
suppresses,quells, represses, cracks down (on), sits on, subdues, slaps down, quashes, overcomes,silences
backs, whips (up), assists,supports, abets, aids, helps, instigates, encourages, incites
The government clamps down on tax evasion with strict penalties.
The teacher clamped down on students' chatter during the exam.
Judges clamp down on abusive behavior in the courtroom.
The police clamped down on illegal street racing to reduce danger.
