Extortion
nounɪk'stɔrʃən
Noun
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
“the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty”
Type of:Exactionan exorbitant charge
Type of:Overchargethe felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
Type of:Felony
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Similar Words
- Extort
- Extortionist