Extortion in English dictionary

  • extortion

    Meanings and definitions of "Extortion"

    • the practice of extorting money or other property, especially by a public official, by the use of threats
    • noun
      The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
    • the practice of extorting money or other property
    • (the crime of) extortion
    • The practice of extorting money or other property.
    • noun
      an exorbitant charge
    • noun
      the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
    • noun
      unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

    Synonyms of "Extortion" in English dictionary

    felony, overcharge, exaction are the top synonyms of "Extortion" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Extortion

    • extortion ( plural  extortions)
  • Extortion

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