extortion

ex·tor·tion  (k-stôrshn)

n.

1. The act or an instance of extorting.

2. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.

3. An excessive or exorbitant charge.

4. Something extorted.

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ex·tortion·ary (-sh-nr) adj.

ex·tortion·ist, ex·tortion·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	extortion - an exorbitant charge overcharge - a price that is too high
	2.	extortion - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
	3.	extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) felony - a serious crime (such as murder or arson) blackmail - extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information tribute, protection - payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection" shakedown - extortion of money (as by blackmail)

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extortion

noun blackmail, force, oppression, compulsion, coercion, shakedown U.S. (slang) rapacity, exaction

Translations

extortion [ɪkˈstɔːʃən] n → extorsión f

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extortion [ɪkˈstɔːʃən] n → extorsion f

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extortion [ɪksˈtɔːʃən] extort n (see vb) → Erpressung f; Erzwingung f

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extortion [ɪkˈstɔːʃən] n → estorsione f