CRACKS DOWN (ON) Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cracks down (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of crack down (on)

as in suppresses

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force a repressive government that cracked down on political demonstrations

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In recent years, the unit has been the target of public scrutiny for their aggressive response and policing of demonstrations, with some critics saying the unit suppresses people’s right to free speech.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Once growth begins there, the process also suppresses additional crystals from forming nearby.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of suppresses

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So playing Blackjack at home quells some of their desire to do something catastrophic.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Powered by chemical agents, this provides apt UV protection while hyaluronic acid improves hydration levels, niacinamide quells inflammation, and allantoin keeps skin soothed.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of quells

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In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes.

— Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
El Nino also subdues the hurricane season in the Atlantic because there is so much heat in the Pacific that outcompetes the Atlantic, Berardelli added.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

Definition of subdues

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Typically, bees stop laying eggs during the winter, or at least slow down activity, which represses mite activity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The portrait of a woman who represses and conceals a rape struck a chord as the #MeToo movement took off and put Trobisch on the map.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

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