Synonyms for crackdown
ˈkrækˌdaʊncrack·down

Princeton's WordNet

1. crackdownnoun

   severely repressive actions

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1. • Suppression

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1. List of paraphrases for "crackdown":

   suppression, repression, deterrence, deterrent, campaign

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1. Khalil Shikaki:

   There is no doubt that the crackdown on freedoms and liberties, particularly unions, is certainly one of those factors that are pushing in that direction.

2. Lisa Gilbert:

   If the plan is as currently being reported, this policy goes further than we have ever seen in a presidential ethics plan, it will crackdown on shadow lobbying jobs, end golden parachutes intended to seat corporate insiders in government, and halt the rapidly spinning revolving door.

3. Yu Zhengsheng:

   We must fully recognize that Xinjiang faces a very serious situation in maintaining long-term social stability, and we must make a serious crackdown on violent terror activities a focal point of our struggle.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   This week I am announcing a detailed plan to crackdown on these expenses.

5. Donald Trump:

   I think part of the reason the President has made illegal immigration and crackdown such a big deal is because of tragedies like this.