extortion
What is another word for extortion? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
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How to use extortion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
charged with extortion
a form of extortion
extortion racket
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman extorcion, ultimately from Latin extorquēre, "to twist or wrench out" — the same idea as forcibly wringing something from someone.
Full origin of extortion →Frequently asked questions
What does “extortion” mean?
The word “extortion” means the crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation. In plain terms, forcing someone to hand over money or property through threats rather than fair dealing.
How do you pronounce “extortion”?
“Extortion” is pronounced ihk-STAW-shuhn (/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “extortion” in a sentence?
Here is “extortion” used in a sentence: “The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money.”
What part of speech is “extortion”?
“Extortion” is a noun.
Where does the word “extortion” come from?
The word “extortion” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman extorcion, ultimately from Latin extorquēre, "to twist or wrench out" — the same idea as forcibly wringing something from someone.
Is “extortion” a common word?
“Extortion” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
