clamp down (Meaning)
clamp down (v)
repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable)
Synonyms & Antonyms of clamp down
FAQs About the word clamp down
repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable)
stunt, hold back, suppress,rein (in), brake, squelch, squash, suspend, arrest, turn back
run on, proceed, run on, carry on, proceed, continue,continue, carry on, keep up, keep up
The government decided to clamp down on illegal immigration by tightening border security.
The school administration announced plans to clamp down on bullying behavior among students.
In response to the recent protests, the authorities decided to clamp down on freedom of speech.
The police were instructed to clamp down on speeding drivers to reduce accidents on the highway.
