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extortion in Portuguese

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

extortion in Portuguese

extorsão
noun
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 man was arrested for extortion after he demanded money in return for keeping a secret."
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extortion in a sentence

  • The man was arrested for extortion after he demanded money in return for keeping a secret.
  • The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money.

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What is "extortion" in Portuguese?
"extortion" in Portuguese is extorsão. 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 man was arrested for extortion after he demanded money in return for keeping a secret." In Portuguese, "extortion" is extorsão.
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