put down a revolt

Examples (10)

• The government quickly put down the revolt in the capital.
• The army was ordered to put down the revolt with all necessary force.
• If the revolution spreads, they will have to put down a major revolt.
• Historians note that the dictator had always managed to put down any revolt swiftly.
• Measures were taken to put down the brewing revolt before it escalated.
• The riot police struggled to put down the spontaneous revolt by the prisoners.
• To maintain order, the authorities must put down any revolt decisively.
• The general's reputation was built on his ability to put down multiple revolts.
• Despite their efforts, they failed to put down the widespread revolt.
• The regime's primary goal was to put down the growing revolt among the populace.