Clampdown
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Clampdown [klamp-doun]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A harsh attempt to supress something

Example

"The clampdown on media has raised concerns among the journalists in the country."

"The current clampdown on the tribal communities is the heaviest since 2000."

Synonyms

Embargo, Restriction, Repression, Crackdown

Antonyms

Let go, Loose, Untie