ex·tor·tion ( k-stôr sh n)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. ex·tor tion·ar y (-sh-n r ) adj.ex·tor tion·ist, ex·tortion·er n. |
extortion [ɪkˈstɔːʃən]
n
the act of securing money, favours, etc. by intimidation or violence; blackmail
extortioner , extortionist n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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) |
extortion
noun blackmail, force, oppression, compulsion, coercion, shakedown (U.S. slang), rapacity, exaction He has been charged with extortion and abusing his position.
Translations
extortion
n (of money) → Erpressung f; (of signature) → Erzwingung f; this is sheer extortion! (inf) → das ist ja Wucher!
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