What is "extortion" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does extortion mean in English? Meaning of extortion definition and abbreviation with examples.
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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,
Antonyms:
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