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Crackdown Definition & Meaning

crackdown
noun
  1. severely repressive actions

"Crackdown" in song lyrics

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  • "israeli security forces crackdown 1987"
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  • "israeli crackdown 1987"
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  • "1987 israeli crackdown"
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Frequently asked questions

What does crackdown mean?
severely repressive actions
What part of speech is crackdown?
Crackdown is a noun.

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