4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Shakedown' in a Sentence
"The act of extorting money or goods through methods such as blackmail or threats of violence." more
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The pirate tried to use a shakedown to get treasure from the islanders.
The detective investigated a shakedown in the schoolyard.
During the picnic, the ants caused a shakedown by stealing crumbs.
The cowboys prevented a shakedown in their cowboy town.
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