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

Léo’s tenderly nostalgic reminiscences of past love affairs are slapped down by Emma, who brusquely dismisses his pleasant recollections as mere male projection. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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