clampdown

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or practice of forcibly suppressing something, typically a political or social movement.

  - "The government implemented a clampdown on protests."
  - "The clampdown on crime in the city has been effective."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clampdown
campdown , clampdown , clampdown , clampdown , clampdown , clampdown , clampdown

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Variants

List of all variants of clampdown that leads to same result
clampdown , clampdowns , clamp down , clamped down , clamping down , clamps down , clamp down on , clamped down on , clamping down on , clamps down on

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of shipping, where a clampdown refers to the securing of a heavy object in place with clamps. The metaphorical extension to political or social contexts likely arose due to the idea of forcibly securing or suppressing something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clampdown' first appeared in print in the late 1800s, but its metaphorical use to describe political or social suppression did not become common until the mid-1900s.

2. The term 'clampdown' has been used in music, most notably by the Clash in their song 'Clampdown'. The song describes the oppressive actions of authority figures and has become a classic anthem of resistance.

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Related Concepts

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1. suppression: The act of preventing the expression or existence of something, typically through the use of force or pressure.

2. authoritarianism: A political ideology or system characterized by centralized power, strict obedience to authority, and suppression of opposition.

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Culture

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The term 'clampdown' has been used in various forms of media to describe the suppression of political or social movements. It has been a common theme in science fiction, particularly in dystopian novels and films, where the term is used to describe the oppressive actions of authoritarian governments.

How to Memorize "clampdown"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy object being held in place with clamps. This can help you remember the idea of forcibly securing or suppressing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'clampdown' with the idea of a heavy hand or authoritarianism. This can help you remember the meaning of the term.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clamp Down On' to remember the meaning of the term. Replace 'Clamp' with 'Suppress' or 'Control' and 'Down On' with 'Something' or 'Movement'.

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