Extortion Definition & Meaning
extortion
- noun
- an exorbitant charge
- unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
- the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
"Extortion" in song lyrics
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"Exhausted, Defrosted, Dehydrated extortion"
60 Second Assassin — No Face -
"Of importless extortion"
Bizzy Bone f/ Rick Ross -
"Still tell the truth, global game of extortion"
Chief Kamachi — 3rd Lecture
Words that rhyme with extortion
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- What does extortion mean?
- an exorbitant charge unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
- What part of speech is extortion?
- Extortion is a noun.
- How many definitions does extortion have?
- Extortion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).