钳制 (qián zhì) — to clamp down on, to suppress

Definition

A formal verb meaning to clamp down on or suppress (forces, opposition, competitors) — stronger and more political/strategic than 抑制 (yìzhì), which is a more neutral 'restrain'.

verb

to clamp down onto suppress

Examples

钳制。
Zhèng fǔ shì tú qián zhì yú lùn.
The government tried to clamp down on public opinion.
钳制。
Zhè xiē fǎ lǜ zhǐ zài qián zhì fēi fǎ huó dòng.
These laws aim to suppress illegal activities.
钳制。
Gōng sī lì yòng zhuān lì quán lái qián zhì jìng zhēng duì shǒu.
The company uses patent rights to suppress competitors.

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