What is another word for shakedown?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈe͡ɪkda͡ʊn] (IPA) 
"Shakedown" is a word that can imply a number of different things, ranging from a physical search or examination of a person or object to a period of destabilization or reorganization. Synonyms for this word therefore depend on the context in which it is being used. For example, in terms of a physical search or examination, synonyms might include "patdown," "frisk," or "search." In the context of a period of destabilization or change, synonyms might include "shakeup," "disruption," or "restructuring." As always, the most appropriate synonym depends heavily on the specific situation in which the word is being used.
