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extortion

/ extortion /

noun

noun Sense 1

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Type of:

felony

Kinds of:

blackmail protection tribute shakedown

Derived:

extort squeeze rack gouge wring

noun Sense 2

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

"the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

Type of:

exaction

Derived:

extort

noun Sense 3

an exorbitant charge

Type of:

overcharge

Derived:

extort squeeze rack gouge wring

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