Synonyms of clamp down

clamp down

verb

as in to rein (in)

Related Words

• rein (in)
• turn back
• brake
• hold back
• check
• arrest
• stamp
• squash
• suppress
• squelch
• stunt
• suspend
• stanch
• close (down)
• stay
• pause
• delay
• hinder
• stem
• block
• call
• impede
• dam
• obstruct
• cut off
• detain
• destroy
• abolish
• blockade
• abort
• shut off
• kill
• cut out
• ruin
• annul
• lay off
• scuttle
• dissolve
• hold
• snuff
• demolish
• pack (up or in)
• deactivate
• break off
• leave off
• break up
• kibosh
• desist (from)
• finish
• complete
• give over
• stop
• knock off
• end
• halt
• can
• conclude
• cease
• discontinue
• quit
• drop
• break

Dissimilar Words

• continue
• run on
• carry on
• keep up
• proceed
• follow through (with)
• advance
• progress
• stir
• drive
• propel
• actuate
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clamp down

But Chief Craig Buckley’s attempt to clamp down on misconduct has immediately sparked friction, with union leaders vowing to file a grievance and advising members to resist the measure as an unlawful overreach. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

This is part of his effort to create fear and to clamp down on information coming out of the Pentagon. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

The deceased sloths, which were largely brought from the wild in Guyana and Peru, still prompted public outrage and an effort from Orange County commissioners to clamp down on exotic animal imports locally. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

While the new enforcement powers relate to the AI Act, the Commission has taken steps to clamp down on AI in the past. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026