shakedown (Meaning)
shakedown (n)
initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
a very thorough search of a person or a place
extortion of money (as by blackmail)
shakedown (a)
intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
shakedown (n.)
A temporary substitute for a bed, as one made on the floor or on chairs; -- perhaps originally from the shaking down of straw for this purpose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shakedown
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initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state, a very thorough search of a person or a place, extor
cheat, hustle, sting, beat, squeeze, stick, pluck, rip off, bleed, screw
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The police conducted a thorough shakedown of the suspect's vehicle, searching for contraband.
The robbers demanded a shakedown from the terrified shopkeeper, threatening violence if he didn't cooperate.
The customs officials enforced a rigorous shakedown of the arriving passenger's luggage.
The corrupt officials used their authority for shakedowns, extorting bribes from unsuspecting victims.
