Meaning of the word "stamp on" in English

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stamp on

US /stæmp ɑːn/
UK /stæmp ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to put your foot down heavily on something or someone

Example:
He accidentally stamped on my foot.
The child stamped on the ant.
2.

to prevent something bad from happening or continuing

Example:
The government needs to stamp on corruption.
They quickly stamped on the rebellion.
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