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crackdown

Syllabification: (crack·down)
Pronunciation: /ˈkrakˌdoun/
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Definition of crackdown

noun

[usually in singular]
  • severe measures to restrict or discourage undesirable or illegal people or behavior:a crackdown on crime and corruption

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