stamp out

stæmp aʊt

Definition

Conjugation

Definition of stamp out - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.

eradicateeliminate something completely and permanently

The campaign aims to stamp out poverty.

eliminate

eradicate

extinguish

firefightingextinguish a fire by stamping on it

He managed to stamp out the small fire.

douse

extinguish

quench

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with stamp

rubber stamp

tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink

She used a rubber stamp to decorate the invitations..

stamp about

walk around making loud noises with your feet

He began to stamp about the room in frustration.

stamp down

press down heavily with the foot

He stamped down the loose soil in the garden.

stamp on

bring foot down heavily on something

He tried to stamp on the bug but missed.

stamp of approval

official endorsement showing something meets a certain standard

The project received the stamp of approval from the board.

leave one's stamp

make a lasting impression or impact

Her innovative ideas left her stamp on the project.

Terms with stamp out included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

emboss

carve or mold

carve or stamp a design that stands out in relief

Examples of stamp out in a sentence

The new policy will help stamp out discrimination.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to stamp out the blaze.
He used a blanket to stamp out the campfire.

View all translations of stamp out

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:éradiquer, éteindre, ...
German:ausrotten, löschen, ...
Italian:sradicare, spegnere, ...
Spanish:erradicar, extinguir, ...
Portuguese:erradicar, apagar com os pés, ...
Chinese:消除, 踩灭, ...
Japanese:撲滅する, 踏み消す, ...
Arabic:قَضى على, أَخْمَدَ بِالدَّوْس, ...
Hebrew:לְמַגֵּר, לִדְרוֹךְ עַל הָאֵשׁ וּלְכַבּוֹת אוֹתָהּ, ...
Russian:искоренять, затаптывать, ...
Ukrainian:викорінювати, гасити, ...
Hindi:उन्मूलन करना, पैरों से बुझाना, ...
Bengali:নির্মূল করা, পায়ে মাড়িয়ে নেভানো, ...
Catalan:eradicar, apagar, ...
Czech:vymýtit, udupat, ...
Danish:udrydde, trampe ud, ...
Dutch:uitroeien, uitstampen, ...
Greek:εξαλείφω, σβήνω, ...
Hungarian:felszámolni, eltaposni, ...
Khmer:លុបបំបាត់, ជាន់ពន្លត់, ...
Korean:근절하다, 밟아 끄다, ...
Persian:ریشه‌کن کردن, خاموش کرد, ...
Polish:wykorzenić, gasić, ...
Portuguese (BR):erradicar, apagar, ...
Romanian:a eradica, a stinge, ...
Swedish:utrota, trampa ut, ...
Thai:ขจัดให้หมดสิ้น, ดับไฟ, ...
Turkish:yok etmek, söndürmek, ...
Vietnamese:diệt trừ, dập tắt, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “s”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.