Synonyms of slapping down

slapping down

verb

present participle of slap down

as in sitting on

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

• sitting on
• quelling
• suppressing
• subduing
• cracking down (on)
• clamping down (on)
• repressing
• putting down
• crushing
• snuffing (out)
• silencing
• quashing
• destroying
• stifling
• squashing
• overcoming
• extinguishing
• wiping out
• putting out
• squelching
• quenching
• demolishing
• throttling
• rubbing out
• wrecking
• wasting
• devastating
• ruining
• strangling
• dominating
• smothering
• smashing
• obliterating
• decimating
• exterminating
• conquering
• annihilating
• subjugating
• dousing
• overwhelming
• overpowering
• desolating
• nuking
• vanquishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helping
• supporting
• assisting
• aiding
• backing
• whipping (up)
• abetting
• propping up
• stirring
• provoking
• inciting
• promoting
• encouraging
• advancing
• fostering
• furthering
• forwarding
• cultivating
• fomenting
• nurturing
• instigating
• nourishing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slapping down

Interestingly, the new legal action is not slapping down the merger right now. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

As lawyers crowded in, Reddington could be seen slapping down a sheaf of papers. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 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