Extortion means forcing someone into giving you something through threats. A bully who tells kids he'll beat them up if they don't give him their lunch money is guilty of extortion.
The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge.
Noun
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
Noun
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
Noun
an exorbitant charge
n.
The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting
anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise
of power; undue exaction; overcharge.
n.
The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims
and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due,
or more than is due, or before it is due.
n.
That which is extorted or exacted by force.
Extortion
The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge.
Usage Examples
Today is Valentine's Day - or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day!
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Other Usage ExamplesI was associated with a woman who I was involved with and had a relationship with. She asked for money. I felt as though I was being blackmailed or there was some sort of extortion.
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