shakedown Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- con
- victimize
- sucker
- trick
- wrench
- nobble
- bilk
- take-to-the-cleaners
- gaff
- shortchange
- defraud
- skin
- diddle
- fool
- cozen
- exploit
- do-in
- euchre
- fleece
- chisel
- fiddle
- betray
- mulct
- ream
- thimblerig
- hose
- swindle
- take-for-a-ride
- flimflam
- deceive
- rook
- short
- sell-a-bill-of-goods-to
- chouse
- skunk
- stiff
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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.
shakedown Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The criminal gang's shakedown tactics involved intimidation and violence to extract money from businesses.
- The prison guards conducted an unexpected shakedown of the inmates' cells, confiscating illegal items.
- The detective suspected a shakedown scheme involving the police and a local crime ring.
- The victims were subjected to a relentless shakedown by the ruthless extortionists.
- The union refused to tolerate the shakedown attempts by the company's management.
- The community organized a neighborhood watch to deter shakedowns by criminals.
FAQs About the word shakedown
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
do, sting, stick,cheat, rip off, squeeze, hustle, screw, beat, bleed
No antonyms found.
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.
