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extortion in Turkish

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

extortion in Turkish

şantaj
noun
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
haraç
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 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 Turkish?

"extortion" in Turkish is şantaj, haraç. 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 Turkish, "extortion" is şantaj, haraç.

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

Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "extortion": şantaj, haraç.

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