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extortion in Greek

extortion in Greek is εκβιασμός, χρηματολογία — extortion means the crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.

extortion in Greek

εκβιασμός
noun
Pronounced: ekviasmos
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
χρηματολογία
noun
Pronounced: chrimatologia
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

What does "extortion" mean?

  1. 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 Greek?

"extortion" in Greek is εκβιασμός, χρηματολογία. extortion means: The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.

How do you pronounce εκβιασμός?

"extortion" in Greek is εκβιασμός, pronounced "ekviasmos".

How do you use "extortion" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money." In Greek, "extortion" is εκβιασμός, χρηματολογία.

Are there other ways to say "extortion" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "extortion": εκβιασμός, χρηματολογία.

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