extortion in German
extortion in German is Erpressung, Extorsion, Wucher — extortion means the crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
extortion in German
Erpressung
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Extorsion
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Wucher
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
What does "extortion" mean?
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noun The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
"The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money."
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extortion in a sentence
- The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money.
- Demanding a bribe to approve the permit is straightforward extortion.
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What is "extortion" in German?
"extortion" in German is Erpressung, Extorsion, Wucher. extortion means: The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
How do you use "extortion" in a sentence?
Example: "The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money." In German, "extortion" is Erpressung, Extorsion, Wucher.
Are there other ways to say "extortion" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "extortion": Erpressung, Extorsion, Wucher.
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