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crackdown
This term conveys a sense of sudden, forceful authority and a zero-tolerance approach. It suggests a shift from passive monitoring to active, aggressive enforcement, often involving police or regulatory bodies. The word carries a heavy, restrictive connotation, implying that the target activity is being suppressed through strength or intimidation.
Because it describes a specific campaign or a set of measures, it is treated as a standard countable noun. It is frequently paired with adjectives like "brutal," "severe," or "major" to emphasize the intensity of the enforcement action.
Meanings
Examples
The city announced a major crackdown on illegal street vending.
The government started a crackdown on tax evasion last year.
I wonder if the school will start a crackdown on phone use in class.
Police are launching a crackdown on drunk driving during the holiday weekend.
The sudden crackdown on dissent surprised the international community.
We need a serious crackdown on corruption within the department.
We need a serious crackdown on corruption within the department.
The agency is planning a crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods.
A strict crackdown on noise complaints has made the neighborhood quieter.
A strict crackdown on noise complaints has made the neighborhood quieter.