Synonyms of slapped down

slapped down

verb

past tense of slap down

as in suppressed

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

• suppressed
• quelled
• subdued
• sat on
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• repressed
• crushed
• silenced
• quashed
• squashed
• destroyed
• stifled
• extinguished
• wiped out
• overcame
• squelched
• put out
• demolished
• ruined
• quenched
• wrecked
• throttled
• rubbed out
• wasted
• smothered
• dominated
• obliterated
• decimated
• strangled
• doused
• annihilated
• smashed
• devastated
• exterminated
• conquered
• overwhelmed
• vanquished
• subjugated
• desolated
• overpowered
• nuked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supported
• helped
• assisted
• aided
• backed
• propped up
• whipped (up)
• stirred
• provoked
• abetted
• advanced
• encouraged
• instigated
• forwarded
• promoted
• cultivated
• fostered
• incited
• nurtured
• furthered
• fomented
• nourished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slapped down

The majority also slapped down his global tariffs, finding that only Congress had the authority to impose them. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Today the Supreme Court slapped down the move made by a federal appeals court last year to overturn Hernandez's conviction. — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Kalshi won a key case last week when a federal appeals court slapped down an attempt by New Jersey to curb the platform. — Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026

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

And that’s the big ol’ marker general manager Adam Peters has slapped down on the table, a year-plus into his stint here. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

But his vague inferences have been easily slapped down with clear details about prices not being met and no promises being made. — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025