CRACKDOWN

crackdown

(noun) severely repressive actions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

crackdown (countable and uncountable, plural crackdowns)

Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement

Source: Wiktionary



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QUANDONG

(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit


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