crackdown Antonyms
Meaning of crackdown
crackdown (n)
severely repressive actions
crackdown Sentence Examples
- The government announced a crackdown on illegal immigration, implementing stricter border control measures.
- Law enforcement agencies initiated a crackdown on organized crime syndicates operating in the city.
- The crackdown on drug trafficking led to a significant decrease in drug-related crimes in the area.
- In response to the protests, the government ordered a crackdown on dissent, arresting several activists.
- The crackdown on corruption within the police force resulted in several high-profile arrests.
- The mayor declared a crackdown on illegal street vendors to maintain order in the downtown area.
- The school administration announced a crackdown on cheating during exams, implementing new surveillance measures.
- The crackdown on counterfeit goods prevented millions of dollars in losses for legitimate businesses.
- Environmental agencies launched a crackdown on companies violating pollution regulations.
- The crackdown on underage drinking resulted in fines for several establishments selling alcohol to minors.
FAQs About the word crackdown
severely repressive actions
subdue,quell, clamp down (on), sit on, suppress, squelch, slap down, extinguish, put out, quash
help, aid, aid, back, prop up,help, support, assist, assist, back
The government announced a crackdown on illegal immigration, implementing stricter border control measures.
Law enforcement agencies initiated a crackdown on organized crime syndicates operating in the city.
The crackdown on drug trafficking led to a significant decrease in drug-related crimes in the area.
In response to the protests, the government ordered a crackdown on dissent, arresting several activists.
