shakedown
What is another word for shakedown? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
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How to use shakedown
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shakedown cruise
a shakedown search
Etymology
From the phrasal verb "shake down" — originally referring to shaking straw into a makeshift bed.
Full origin of shakedown →Frequently asked questions
What does “shakedown” mean?
The word “shakedown” means extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail. In plain terms, either an extortion scheme, a thorough search, or a testing period for new equipment.
How do you pronounce “shakedown”?
“Shakedown” is pronounced SHAYK-down (/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “shakedown” in a sentence?
Here is “shakedown” used in a sentence: “The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners.”
What part of speech is “shakedown”?
“Shakedown” is a noun.
How many meanings does “shakedown” have?
“Shakedown” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
