Synonyms of slapped down

slapped down

verb

past tense of slap down

as in suppressed

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

public protests against the dictatorial government were always promptly slapped down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressed
• quelled
• subdued
• sat on
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• crushed
• repressed
• silenced
• quashed
• squashed
• destroyed
• stifled
• extinguished
• wiped out
• overcame
• squelched
• put out
• demolished
• ruined
• quenched
• wrecked
• throttled
• rubbed out
• wasted
• dowsed
• smothered
• dominated
• obliterated
• decimated
• strangled
• doused
• annihilated
• smashed
• exterminated
• devastated
• conquered
• overwhelmed
• vanquished
• subjugated
• desolated
• overpowered
• nuked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supported
• helped
• assisted
• aided
• backed
• propped up
• whipped (up)
• stirred
• provoked
• abetted
• advanced
• encouraged
• instigated
• forwarded
• promoted
• cultivated
• fostered
• incited
• nurtured
• furthered
• fomented
• nourished