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View synonyms for clampdown
clampdown
[ klamp-doun ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clampdown1
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase clamp down
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Example Sentences
There is no doubt that meth is destructive, and a clampdown is justified.
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Critical journalists continue to languish in prison and inside the courtrooms the breadth of the clampdown is on full display.
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Since Francis seemed to be the polar opposite, they had every reason to hope the clampdown would be lifted.
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The clampdown on media has also raised red flags among rights activists in the country.
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To a degree, the bonus clampdown is just a deferred recognition of reality.
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