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stamp out

UK
/stæmp aʊt/
US
/stæmp aʊt/
stamp outverb
stamped out
Past Simple
stamped out
Past Participle
stamping out
ing-form
UK
/stæmp aʊt/
US
/stæmp aʊt/
Translations
éteindreEn parlant d’un feu, en l’écrasant ou en le piétinant.
He quickly stamped out the small fire before it could spread.
Il a rapidement éteint le petit feu avant qu’il ne se propage.
The government launched a campaign to stamp out corruption in the public sector.
Le gouvernement a lancé une campagne pour éradiquer la corruption dans le secteur public.
Additional translations
éliminerPlus général, pour une suppression complète.
Definitions
To eliminate or eradicate something completely.
The government launched a campaign to stamp out corruption in the public sector.
To extinguish or put out by stamping with the foot.
He quickly stamped out the small fire before it could spread.
Synonyms
wipe out
get rid of
destroy
root out
abolish
extinguish
eliminate
eradicate
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