clampdown
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6.6
- noun
- /ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/
- I suspect a very serious clampdown on casino capitalism would help.
Examples
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Such a possibility is real, but it does not justify a clampdown on hedge funds.
Academic text (2007) -
There's been a clampdown on illegal aliens... marrying for residency status... and a green card.
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In that case, she says, "I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that there will be a clampdown."
Academic text (1998) -
The clampdown, however, made no distinction between ancient and modern DNA.
Academic text (2009) -
Another side effect not covered is what happens when cities like NYC realize this and institute a major clampdown.
Blog text (34) -
If such attitudes are widespread within the ruling party, a clampdown on dissent may be inevitable.
Academic text (1991) -
A severe security clampdown and the use of the police to break up demonstrations worsened already precarious relations between the Catholic community and the Protestant-dominated policing structures.
Academic text (2006) -
When terrorists attacked Saudis in Saudi Arabia in 2003, the government became considerably more serious about dealing with internal terrorism, including a clampdown on radical clerics and preachers.
Academic text (2014) -
Angela Merkel will spell out growing German concerns about the clampdown on civil society in Russia when she meets Vladimir Putin on Friday, signaling a sharp cooling of the traditionally close German-Russian partnership.
Blog text (14) -
The government announced a strict clampdown on illegal street racing to ensure public safety.
Synonyms
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A period when people must stay in one place and cannot go out for safety
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Strong actions by officials to stop illegal activity
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3.9
Making something not allowed by law or officials
An action that uses force or power to stop something quickly
Antonyms
How Strict
- Formal
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- Literature
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3.9
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3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clampdown comes from clamp, a tool that 'holds things tightly', and down, meaning 'press or lower'. So a clampdown is like pressing down on an activity to stop or control it.