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extortion

noun

/ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

Meaning

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

blackmail, coercion, shakedown, racketeering, intimidation

charity, generosity, offering

case of extortion, charged with extortion, extortion attempt, extortion money

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced; mental or emotional stability.

an expression of gratitude

an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics

The quality of being exact and accurate.

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

an adult male chicken