单词 | crack down on something or someone |
释义 | (phrasal verb) Definition to take severe measures against new laws to crack down on vice Synonyms suppress She surpressed a smile at the thought. crush curb He must learn to curb that temper of his. repress People who repress their emotions risk having nightmares. clamp down on put a stop to get tough on come down hard on be strict on Additional synonymsin the sense of curb Definition to control or restrain He must learn to curb that temper of his. Synonyms restrain, control, check, contain, restrict, moderate, suppress, inhibit, subdue, hinder, repress, constrain, retard, impede, muzzle, bridle, stem the flow of, keep a tight rein on in the sense of repress Definition to keep (feelings) under control People who repress their emotions risk having nightmares. Synonyms control, suppress, hold back, bottle up, check, master, hold in, overcome, curb, restrain, inhibit, overpower, keep in check Nearby words of |
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