Extortionist: meaning, definitions and examples
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extortionist
[ ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nɪst ]
criminal activity
A person who obtains money or services from someone by using force, threats, or intimidation.
Synonyms
blackmailer, coercer, racketeer
Examples of usage
- The extortionist demanded a large sum of money from the businessman in exchange for not harming his family.
- The extortionist threatened to release damaging information about the politician unless he paid up.
- The extortionist was arrested by the police for his illegal activities.
- The extortionist targeted vulnerable individuals in order to exploit them for financial gain.
- The extortionist faces serious criminal charges for his actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "extortionist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extorsionista
🇮🇳 ज़बरदस्ती करने वाला
🇩🇪 Erpresser
🇮🇩 pemeras
🇺🇦 вимагач
🇵🇱 szantażysta
🇯🇵 恐喝者 (きょうかつしゃ)
🇫🇷 extorqueur
🇪🇸 extorsionista
🇹🇷 şantajcı
🇰🇷 협박자 (협박하는 사람)
🇸🇦 ابتزازي
🇨🇿 vyděrač
🇸🇰 vydierač
🇨🇳 敲诈者 (qiāozhàzhě)
🇸🇮 izsiljevalec
🇮🇸 hótunarmaður
🇰🇿 бопсалаушы
🇬🇪 გამოძალველი
🇦🇿 hədə-qorxu gələn
🇲🇽 extorsionista
Word origin
The word 'extortionist' originated from the Latin word 'extortio', which means 'to wrest away by force'. The concept of extortion has been present throughout history, with instances of individuals using threats and coercion to obtain money or goods. Extortionists have been depicted in various forms of literature and media, highlighting the criminal nature of their actions.