stomp out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To stamp out.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's time to stomp out crime in America.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To extinguish something by stomping or stepping forcefully on it; used with intangible objects.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stomp out” mean?
To stamp out.
Is “stomp out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.