C2 noun #43,561 most common

extortion

UK /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ | US /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

extortion in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Synonyms

blackmail
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