Words Like SHAKEDOWN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SHAKEDOWN.

3 Alternative Words Similar to shakedown

1 Fitting Adjective      Related Words Like Fitting
2 Hunt Noun      Synonym Words Like Hunt
3 Search Noun      Synonym Words Like Search

10 definitions of shakedown

1 Extortion, especially through blackmail
2 A thorough search; a frisk
3 A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft
4 An improvised bed.
5 that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft
6 A temporary bed made by shaking down or spreading hay, rushes, or the like, or also quilts or a mattress, with coverings, on the floor, on a table, etc.
7 a very thorough search of a person or a place
8 extortion of money (as by blackmail)
9 intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
10 initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
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