Shakedown

B2 16+

Synonyms of shakedown

Antonyms of shakedown

Collocations of shakedown

shakedown operation
Frequency: 70 %

The police conducted a shakedown operation to crack down on illegal activities.

shakedown cruise
Frequency: 60 %

The new ship will undergo a shakedown cruise before it is officially put into service.

shakedown tactics
Frequency: 55 %

The union used aggressive shakedown tactics during negotiations with the company.

shakedown artist
Frequency: 50 %

The con man was known as a shakedown artist for his schemes to extort money from unsuspecting victims.

shakedown fee
Frequency: 45 %

The club charged a shakedown fee for entry into the exclusive party.

Idiomatic Expressions for shakedown

  • Phrase: Shake down the thunder
    Meaning: To achieve a decisive victory or success.
    Usage: The underdog team managed to shake down the thunder and win the championship.