stamped out
Crushed into extinction
Stamped out means forcibly eliminated or suppressed.
Fire crews stamped out the blaze.
Authorities stamped out the rebellion.
The image is of extinguishing something by treading on it repeatedly—crushing it underfoot until nothing remains.
The phrase applies to fires, diseases, movements, or practices that someone wants completely eradicated.
- extinguishedMade to stop burning
- quenchedSatisfied a craving
- dousedWet or extinguished completely
- brandedMarked by hot iron
- eradicatedTotally destroyed or removed
obliterated · embossed · engraved · purged · abolished · molded · terminated · imprinted · neutralized · eliminated · cut short · pressed · punched · suppressed · marked · quashed · wiped clean · squelched
stamped outencouraged
Gave support and confidence
promoted · fostered · nurtured · cultivated · supported
stamped outstarted
Put into action
initiated · created · sparked · established · ignited
stamped outpreserved
Kept from deterioration
protected · safeguarded · maintained · sustained · perpetuated
stamp, stamped, stamping, stamps, out, outing, outings, outer, outermost