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Misspelling
eextortion, extoortioon, extorrtion, extortiion, extortio, extortiom, extortionn, extortoin, exttorttion, exxtortion, xtortion
Extortion — synonyms, definition
1. extortion (Noun)
22 synonyms
bribe bribery coercion confidence game conspiracy corruption dishonesty fraud graft haul hush money payoff push racket ransom shakedown swindle swindling theft trick • • •
3 definitions
extortion (Noun) — An exorbitant charge.
extortion (Noun) — Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority).
ex. "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
extortion (Noun) — The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence).
4 types of
daylight robbery exaction felony overcharge
4 types
blackmail protection shakedown tribute