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[Verb]  | "cracked down (on)" 


1: to put a stop to (something) by the use of force;


  * e.g., " ... a repressive government that cracked down on political demonstrations "



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 [ "crack down" ]

1:  to enforce the laws or rules more vigorously

  * e.g.,  ... The crack down on drug abuse means that fewer addictions will occur. 


 [ "crack down" ]

2:  to make punishments for a crime or violation more severe


 [ "crack down" ]

3:  an instance of sense 1 of 2

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