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Shakedown (Noun)

A very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The police conducted a shakedown of the suspect's apartment and found evidence of the crime.
A shakedown of the prisoner's cell revealed a hidden stash of contraband.
The customs officer performed a shakedown of the traveler's luggage and found undeclared goods.
The shakedown of the crime scene by forensic experts yielded crucial clues to the investigation.
The hotel staff were shocked by the shakedown of the guest's room, which revealed a large quantity of stolen goods.

Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown".

Nouns denoting natural events.

Extortion of money (as by blackmail).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The police investigated the businessman for shakedown, alleging he had been using his wealth and influence to extort money from his rivals.
The shakedown by the corrupt official was just one example of the widespread extortion that plagued the city.
After the shakedown, the victim was left with nothing, having given the blackmailer all of his money.
The shakedown was just the beginning, as the extortionist continued to demand more and more money from his victim.
The authorities were determined to put an end to the shakedown and extortion that had been going on for years.