Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with crackdown in American Collocation
major
major
massive
tough
This led to a massive crackdown by the authorities, with over 600 people being arrested.
violent
bloody
brutal
military
violent
What followed was a brutal crackdown on protests by the ruling party.
new or continuing
new
ongoing
recent
renewed
The alcohol sale restrictions are part of a new crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
government
police
The police crackdown on vandalism continues.
begin a crackdown
announce
begin
launch
order
Rail bosses this week launched a crackdown on fare dodgers.
continue a crackdown
continue
intensify
The regime intensified its crackdown on political dissidents.
say you intend a crackdown
pledge
promise
threaten
Their election manifesto promised a crackdown on companies that pollute the environment.