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Definition of extortion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
illegal coercionact of obtaining something through force or threats
- The mob engaged in extortion to control the local businesses..
2.
legalunjust exaction by misuse of authority
- The official was accused of extortion for demanding bribes.
Origin of extortion
Latin, extorquere (to twist out)
Terms with extortion included in their meaning
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extortion
extort money or favors using threats
forced payment
extortion of money by threats of exposure
extorted
subjected to extortion or coercion
extortion
person who demands money by threatening exposure
extortion
the act of forcing someone to give something by threats
extortion payment
money paid to avoid harm or harassment, typically to criminals
extortion
coercive demand for unnecessary services
crime
extortion scheme where payment is demanded for safety from harm
extortion
extort money from someone using threats
extortion
extort money using threats
extortion
demand money forcefully from someone
extortion
strip of money or goods by cheating
fraud
extortion scheme using a compromising situation
blackmail
extortion of money by threats of scandal
extortion
person making illegal or unreasonable demands
extortion
extort money or obtain through intimidation
crime
operate a racket involving fraud or extortion
extortion
related to demanding payment for release
crime
extortion through threats or blackmail
extortion technique
extortion method by threatening letters
Examples of extortion in a sentence
The politician was accused of extortion and bribery. He faced charges of extortion in court. The company was involved in extortion schemes.
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- French:extorsion, ...
- German:Erpressung, ...
- Italian:estorsione, ...
- Spanish:extorsión, chantaje, ...
- Portuguese:extorsão, ...
- Chinese:敲诈勒索, 敲诈, ...
- Japanese:恐喝, ...
- Arabic:اِبْتِزاز, اِسْتِغْلال سُلْطَة, ...
- Hebrew:סְחִיטָה, ...
- Russian:вымогательство, ...
- Ukrainian:вимагання, ...
- Hindi:जबरन वसूली, अनुचित वसूली, ...
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