shook down

verb

Definition of shook downnext
past tense of shake down
as in plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats the rumor is that he started his career shaking people down as an enforcer for the mob

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook down
  1. plucked
  2. cheated
  3. hustled
  4. beat
Verb
  • Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Colors plucked from nature continue to inspire.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of plucked
Verb
  • Frank also alleged that Glamour Dolls’ updates to Kickstarter backers resulted in customers believing that LFI had defrauded or cheated them.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
  • According to an online post this week, Stallone appeared to have been joined by another of his contemporaries, actor Kurt Russell, who was alleged to have said the Democrats cheated in the 2020 election through mail-in ballots.
    Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheated
Verb
  • Before he was hustled inside, his chest bounced off the wall of the building.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As the clock ticked on with under 30 seconds remaining, Williams hustled to get the offense set before throwing a pass as time expired which fell incomplete to Rome Odunze meaning the game was over and the Bears lost.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of hustled
Verb
  • At Olive Garden, Darden’s largest chain in terms of revenue, same-store sales rose 2% and beat analysts’ expectations.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Colts 40-14 in an AFC playoff game.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
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