extortion — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

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

   Parole correlate

   extortionaryextortionateextortive

   Esempi

   Heck, what's a little extortion among friends?

Sostantivo

1. an exorbitant charge

   Termini più generali

   overcharge

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

   Termini più generali

   exaction

   Esempi

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

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

   Termini più generali

   felony