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extortion
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extortion
(noun)
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extortion
/ɪk
ˈ
stoɚʃən/
noun
extortion
/ɪk
ˈ
stoɚʃən/
noun
Learner's definition of EXTORTION
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noncount
]
:
the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats
He was arrested and charged with
extortion
.
committing/practicing
extortion
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— extortionist
/ɪk
ˈ
stoɚʃənɪst/
noun
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plural
extortionists
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