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Crackdown

usgb/ˈkrækdaʊn/Volume
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Crackdown implies strict and severe actions to enforce rules or laws. SlideThe city announced a strict crackdown on jaywalking to improve pedestrian safety.
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Crackdown often suggests a sudden or recent increase in enforcing laws or rules. SlideThere's been a sudden crackdown on noise pollution in residential areas.
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A crackdown usually targets a particular behavior, activity, or group. SlideThe government announced a crackdown on tax evasion by large corporations.