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clamp_down
has definitions from the fields of politics,law
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[ verb ] (politics) become more restrictive or repressive; impose strict controls on
Examples "They are clamping down on under-age drinking now" Related terms |
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[ verb ] (law) get serious about enforcing a rule
Synonyms Examples "We have to clamp down and get tough on the dissidents" |
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[ verb ] repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable)
Synonyms Examples "The police clamped down on illegal drugs" Related terms |
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