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Shakedown — synonyms, definition

1. shakedown (Noun)

12 synonyms

confidence game conspiracy corruption extortion fraud graft push racket swindle swindling trick trickery

3 definitions

shakedown (Noun) — Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state. ex. "the new industry's economic shakedown"

shakedown (Noun) — A very thorough search of a person or a place. ex. "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"

shakedown (Noun) — Extortion of money (as by blackmail).

7 types of

accommodation adjustment extortion fitting hunt hunting search

2. shakedown (Adjective)

1 definition

shakedown (Adjective) — Intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system. ex. "a shakedown cruise"