Extortion: meaning, definitions and examples

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extortion

 

[ ษชkหˆstษ”หสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Synonyms

blackmail, coercion, intimidation

Examples of usage

  • The gang was involved in extortion and racketeering.
  • She was charged with extortion after threatening to release embarrassing information.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The crime of obtaining money or property by threat or force.

Synonyms

exaction, extortionate demands, shakedown

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for extortion and fraud.
  • The company was a victim of extortion by the corrupt officials.

Translations

Translations of the word "extortion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extorsรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคธเฅ‚เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erpressung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemerasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะฐะณะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymuszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚†ใ™ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extorsion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extorsiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸantaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ์ทจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจุชุฒุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vydรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฒ่ฏˆ (qiฤozhร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izsiljevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ั‚ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extorsiรณn

Etymology

The word 'extortion' originated from the Latin word 'extortus', past participle of 'extorquere', which means 'to wrench out'. The concept of extortion has been present in various societies throughout history, often associated with criminal activities and abuse of power. Laws against extortion have been developed to protect individuals and businesses from such coercive practices.

See also: extort, extortionist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,910, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.