Synonyms of slap down

slap down

verb

as in to quell

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

public protests against the dictatorial government were always promptly slapped down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quell
• suppress
• subdue
• sit on
• crack down (on)
• put down
• repress
• silence
• crush
• quash
• clamp down (on)
• overcome
• destroy
• stifle
• snuff (out)
• extinguish
• squash
• squelch
• put out
• wipe out
• throttle
• ruin
• desolate
• demolish
• quench
• waste
• wreck
• dominate
• smother
• obliterate
• rub out
• strangle
• annihilate
• exterminate
• smash
• conquer
• overwhelm
• subjugate
• devastate
• vanquish
• douse
• decimate
• nuke
• overpower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• help
• aid
• assist
• support
• back
• prop up
• stir
• provoke
• forward
• promote
• encourage
• whip (up)
• abet
• advance
• further
• foster
• cultivate
• incite
• nurture
• foment
• instigate
• nourish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slap down

Right away, he got slapped down by the Revolutionary Guard. — NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026

The White House argued that a national security law dating back to the 1970s—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—gives the President the authority to declare an emergency and slap down tariffs on his own. — Philip Wang, Time, 21 Jan. 2026

Time and time again, courts have slapped down these strong-arm tactics that lack the force of law. — Bob Morgan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025