extortion — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

   Verwandte Wörter

   extortionaryextortionateextortive

   Beispiele

   Heck, what's a little extortion among friends?

Substantiv

1. an exorbitant charge

   Oberbegriffe

   overcharge

2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

   Oberbegriffe

   exaction

   Beispiele

   the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty

3. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

   Oberbegriffe

   felony