Crackdown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹækdaʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crackdown is a noun meaning Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.
Meaning
Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.
Example Sentences
In the last two years crackdowns on various sectors of the economy, as well as prominent Chinese businessmen, have caused uncertainty. These have recently widened to include foreign nationals and firms, heightening worries in the international business community.
After a harsh police crackdown last week fueled anger and swelled protests, President Dilma Rousseff, a former guerrilla who was imprisoned under the dictatorship and has now become the target of pointed criticism herself, tried to appease dissenters by embracing their cause on Tuesday.
Word Forms
- crackdowns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punish, punishment, enforcement, clampdown, interdiction, proscription.
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