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extortion

Syllabification: (ex·tor·tion)
Pronunciation: /ikˈstôrSHən/
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Definition of extortion

noun

  • the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Derivatives

extortioner

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from late Latin extortio(n-), from Latin extorquere 'wrest' (see extort)

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