crackdown

Meanings

• Noun

  A vigorous action taken to suppress or put an end to something, especially a law enforcement operation aimed at bringing criminals to justice.

  - "The police launched a crackdown on drug trafficking in the city."
  - "The government announced a crackdown on corruption in the public sector."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crackdown
clown , town , drown , frown

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Variants

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crackdown , crackdowns , crack down , cracked down , cracking down , cracks down

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Etymology

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The term 'crackdown' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly derived from the term 'crack down,' which means to put an end to something or to suppress an activity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crackdown' was first used in a newspaper article in 1895 to describe a law enforcement operation aimed at suppressing gambling and other forms of vice.

2. The term 'crackdown' has also been used to describe the harsh measures taken by governments to suppress dissent, such as the Tiananmen Square protests in China in 1989.

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Related Concepts

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1. law enforcement: The practice of enforcing laws and maintaining public order.

2. suppression: The act of putting an end to something, especially the use of force to quell opposition or rebellion.

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Culture

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The term 'crackdown' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe various forms of suppression and control. For example, it has been used to describe the suppression of political dissent, the suppression of artistic expression, and the suppression of criminal activity.

How to Memorize "crackdown"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a police officer making an arrest and putting an end to criminal activity in the community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'crackdown' with the idea of putting an end to something, such as a problem or an unwanted situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cops Putting an End To' to remember the meaning of 'crackdown'.

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