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

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