stamp out

verb

stamped out; stamping out; stamps out

1

: to stop or destroy (something bad)

stamp out smallpox/corruption

2

: to stop (something) from burning by stepping on it forcefully with the feet

stamp out a fire

stamp a cigarette out

Examples of stamp out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said a self-copying AI built on small models would spread slowly, with the number of infected devices doubling every few days, but would be hard to stamp out once loose. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

This is despite major antigovernment protests throughout the country shortly before the campaign began, which were stamped out only after mass state violence. — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026

Instead of being stamped out as the outcome of material, genetic codes, each of us is actually a unique, spiritual creation of God, infinite Mind. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026

The Kremlin has sought the parliamentary election to showcase popular support for the war, and strove to avoid political risks by stamping out any dissent. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for stamp out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout