What is "extortion" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "extortion": an exorbitant charge

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃn/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

Meaning of "extortion": unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃn/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

Meaning of "extortion": the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃn/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

Synonyms:

shakedown, fraud, coercion, theft, badger, compulsion, force, rapacity, shake, payoff, oppression, stealing, payola, arm, pressure, protection, demand, racket, bite, squeeze, exaction, swindle,

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