Extortion synonyms

ĭk-stôr'shən
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blackmail
Payment of money exacted by means of intimidation; also, extortion of money from a person by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.
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shakedown
A test or period of appraisal followed by adjustments to improve efficiency or functioning.
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corruption (related)
The act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or correct; as, a corruption of style; corruption in language.
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theft (related)
Theft is defined as the act of stealing.
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chantage
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exaction (undue)
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graft
A piece of body tissue that is surgically removed and then transplanted or implanted to replace a damaged part or compensate for a defect.
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overcharge
An excessive charge
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payoff
The act, event, or time of payment
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pressure
Pressure is an application of force by pressing, or an urgent demand or force which can cause stress.
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racket
(Countable) A racquet: an implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
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ransom
The price thus paid or demanded
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rapacity
The quality of being rapacious; voracity.
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vampirism
The act or practice of preying ruthlessly on other people
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exaction
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
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coercion
Constrain or restrain by physical force or the threat of such force. See also duress and undue influence.
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