Phrasal Verbs With 'Down' & 'Away' - Stopping, Suppressing, or Silencing (Down)
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to bog down
[verb]
to cause something to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing it from moving easily
to clamp down on
[verb]
to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
to close down
[verb]
(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently
to hold down
[verb]
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
to shout down
[verb]
to not allow someone's speech or opinion to be heard by making loud noises or shouting
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