Synonyms of clamp down

clamp down

verb

as in to rein (in)

Related Words

• rein (in)
• turn back
• brake
• hold back
• check
• arrest
• stamp
• squash
• suppress
• squelch
• stunt
• suspend
• stanch
• close (down)
• stay
• pause
• delay
• hinder
• stem
• block
• call
• impede
• dam
• obstruct
• cut off
• detain
• destroy
• abolish
• blockade
• abort
• shut off
• kill
• cut out
• ruin
• annul
• lay off
• scuttle
• dissolve
• hold
• snuff
• demolish
• pack (up or in)
• deactivate
• break off
• leave off
• break up
• kibosh
• desist (from)
• finish
• complete
• give over
• stop
• knock off
• end
• halt
• can
• conclude
• cease
• discontinue
• quit
• drop
• break

Dissimilar Words

• continue
• run on
• carry on
• keep up
• proceed
• follow through (with)
• advance
• progress
• stir
• drive
• propel
• actuate
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clamp down

On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in an effort to clamp down on Iran transactions. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

The deceased sloths, which were largely brought from the wild in Guyana and Peru, still prompted public outrage and an effort from Orange County commissioners to clamp down on exotic animal imports locally. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

While the new enforcement powers relate to the AI Act, the Commission has taken steps to clamp down on AI in the past. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Kronosaurus could clamp down on its prey with a bite estimated at 3,370—6,070 pounds of force, meaning even a large animal like an ichthyosaur rarely stood a chance against the apex predator. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026