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Crackdown
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a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening
Example
The crackdown on corruption within the government led to the dismissal and prosecution of several high-ranking officials.
The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city.
The government launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, leading to widespread arrests and deportations.
The police conducted a crackdown on drug trafficking, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several suspects.
In response to protests, the authorities initiated a crackdown on dissent, arresting activists and imposing strict censorship measures.
