shakedown Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/
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Shakedown as a Noun
1
Extortion, especially through blackmail
What is this, a shakedown?
2
A thorough search; a frisk
3
A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
4
An improvised bed.
Shakedown as an Adjective
1
That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.
Shakedown in a Sentence
What is this, a shakedown?
Word Forms & Grammar
shakedown (plural shakedowns)
shakedown
Words That Rhyme With Shakedown
Origin of Shakedown
Deverbal from shake down. An improvised bed would originally have been made by shaking down straw.
Quick Facts About Shakedown
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/ |
| Meaning | Extortion, especially through blackmail |
| Plural | shakedowns |