extortion

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

Noun

extortion noun

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

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Synonyms

blackmail blackmailing coercion racketeering swindling swindle scam hijack ransom bribery extraction levy concussion racket graft obtaining

Associated

extort laundering genovese gambino embezzlement hijacking narcotics capo

Rhymes

portion torsion distortion contortion proportion apportion tortion abortion antiabortion spontaneous abortion

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