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tamp down

verb

Definitions

  1. To compact a substance (usually soil) until it is flat.

  2. To suppress or reduce (something, usually an emotion or thought).

    • Mr. Trump’s aides also have tried to tamp down questions about the former president’s frustrations, so as not to elevate Mr. DeSantis.

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