Antonyms
Etymology

1. shakedown

noun. ['ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn'] extortion of money (as by blackmail).

Antonyms

Etymology

  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • shake (English)

Rhymes with Shakedown

  • breakdown

2. shakedown

noun. ['ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn'] initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state.

Etymology

  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • shake (English)

3. shakedown

noun. ['ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn'] a very thorough search of a person or a place.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • shake (English)