clamp down

verb

1. to behave repressively; attempt to repress something regarded as undesirable

noun

1. a sudden restrictive measure

Example Sentences

“We've seen a dramatic increase in arrests and clamp down on all issues that the government may perceive critical or contrary to its political agenda,” she said.

From BBC

A new pay framework for chief executives will be published in April, which will "clamp down" on poor performance while rewarding success.

From BBC

Less than a week after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, the Republican president-elect announced that he plans to appoint Homan as his “border czar,” one of many signs Trump will act swiftly and decisively on his campaign promise to secure the border and clamp down on illegal immigration.

From Los Angeles Times

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government was taking "bold action" to create a smoke-free generation, "clamp down on kids getting hooked on nicotine through vapes" and protect the vulnerable from the dangers of second-hand cigarette smoke.

From BBC

To another, the university has become a site of repression against Muslim, Arab and Palestinian American voices, with excessive security patrols and strict free expression rules that clamp down on pro-Palestinian protesters and their demands that the university divest from ties to Israel’s military.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• curb
• muzzle
• repress
• silence
• smother
• squelch
• strangle
• suffocate
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