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clampdown

/klæmpdaʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does clampdown mean?

noun

A period of strict enforcement or repression, especially of laws or regulations. A device for holding or gripping something firmly.

Example

"The government implemented a clampdown on protests, leading to widespread arrests."

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