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clampdown

noun as in suppression

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Example Sentences

There is no doubt that meth is destructive, and a clampdown is justified.

Critical journalists continue to languish in prison and inside the courtrooms the breadth of the clampdown is on full display.

Since Francis seemed to be the polar opposite, they had every reason to hope the clampdown would be lifted.

The clampdown on media has also raised red flags among rights activists in the country.

To a degree, the bonus clampdown is just a deferred recognition of reality.

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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to clampdown, such as: crackdown, embargo, repression, and restriction.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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