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
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Recent Examples of slapped down
Court strikes down California mask law The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals slapped down a California law that would have forced immigration agents and other law enforcement officers to display ID while on duty.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Kalshi won a key case last week when a federal appeals court slapped down an attempt by New Jersey to curb the platform.
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Justin Papp,garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Right away, he got slapped down by the Revolutionary Guard.
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NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Time and time again, courts have slapped down these strong-arm tactics that lack the force of law.
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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.
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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.
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Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Kalshi won a key case last week when a federal appeals court slapped down an attempt by New Jersey to curb the platform.
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Justin Papp,garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Right away, he got slapped down by the Revolutionary Guard.
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NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Time and time again, courts have slapped down these strong-arm tactics that lack the force of law.
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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.
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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.
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Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapped down
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Oracle Park’s spacious dimensions and San Francisco’s chilly climate have suppressed home runs for more than two decades, but this was a true no-doubt blast that cleared the left-center field fence by plenty of feet.
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Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order.
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But that hasn’t entirely quelled fears that the boom is just setting investors up for a bust when spending cools, a dynamic that has played out in past semiconductor cycles, which have been particularly painful for memory-chip makers.
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Authorities lifted the order hours later as crews quelled the flames.
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Bland appeared subdued during the proceedings and at times struggled to keep her eyes open as prosecutors delivered their opening statements.
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This set is subdued and classic, yet still ideal for the season.
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Unlike the traditional models that seem to put down roots around residential buildings and become impossible to eradicate, the Arup prototypes will come down soon.
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This may seem obvious, but experts have seen socks and undergarments put down the toilet—when they really shouldn't be flushed.
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“Slapped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapped%20down. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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