Definition of extortion in English:

extortion

noun ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nɛkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)n

mass noun

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
敲诈，勒索；强求，逼取
he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion
as modifier extortion rackets
Example sentencesExamples
- Brute force, extortion, and bribery are not a policy, they are the last refuge of a mafioso.
- Firms who experience such extortion threats should contact the police, Barrett advises.
- If a policeman or a civilian asks for payment, remember extortion is a criminal offence no matter who does it.
- He also runs a number of extortion rackets and has been convicted for damaging bars in and around Belfast.
- The offence of blackmail is broadened from the current offence of extortion by certain threats.
- This technology is just too well suited to industry extortion for that not to be a significant driving force behind it.
- At the least, we can ask that American citizens not pay extortion money to enemy governments in a time of war.
- The underworld is once again making extortion threats to Bollywood figures.
- But charging extra is a bad practice and it is nothing short of extortion.
- Several times, the family had to pay extortion money to get him released from the illegal custody.
- They are on a mission to attain power by using economic extortion to dictate what people are allowed to eat.
- They cheated their own people and used extortion against them in doing the overlords' dirty work.
- Corruption and extortion are constant themes in the local press.
- For instance, extortion threats against online bookmakers have become an increasing problem in recent months.
- She is said to have made a roaring business out of extortion and prostitution.
- It used to be that the gangs would never demand extortion money from the bars or restaurants in their own neighbourhoods.
- The evidence was that the threats made to him as a result of his failure to pay extortion money on the coffee plantation in Risaralda continued there.
- There was no extortion or threat that J.D. could avoid charges if he acted in some manner.
- Bribery puts dirty money into the hands of politicians, but corrupt politicians are exposed to extortion from mafiosos.
- It's not gang turf warfare over drugs, prostitution, extortion or anything like that.
Synonyms
demanding money with menaces, exaction, extraction, blackmail
North American shakedown

Derivatives

extortioner

noun ɛkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nəɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nəɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)nər

The crowd was dismayed, because tax collectors were stereotyped as ‘rapacious extortioners.’
Example sentencesExamples
- According to the reports, many of these extortioners are recently released prisoners.
- Mr Prasad, however, refused to name the extortioners.
- His later attempts to revise tax-assessments and improve the efficiency of their collection soon won him the reputation of an extortioner.
- It's all about cost of living, and husbandry, and sustainability, and not spending the rest of your life - as an individual or a business - paying blackmail to extortioners.

Origin

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

Rhymes

abortion, apportion, caution, contortion, distortion, portion, proportion, retortion, torsion

Definition of extortion in US English:

extortion

nounɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)nikˈstôrSH(ə)n

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
敲诈，勒索；强求，逼取
he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion
as modifier extortion rackets
Example sentencesExamples
- He also runs a number of extortion rackets and has been convicted for damaging bars in and around Belfast.
- It used to be that the gangs would never demand extortion money from the bars or restaurants in their own neighbourhoods.
- They cheated their own people and used extortion against them in doing the overlords' dirty work.
- Firms who experience such extortion threats should contact the police, Barrett advises.
- For instance, extortion threats against online bookmakers have become an increasing problem in recent months.
- The offence of blackmail is broadened from the current offence of extortion by certain threats.
- Bribery puts dirty money into the hands of politicians, but corrupt politicians are exposed to extortion from mafiosos.
- She is said to have made a roaring business out of extortion and prostitution.
- It's not gang turf warfare over drugs, prostitution, extortion or anything like that.
- The evidence was that the threats made to him as a result of his failure to pay extortion money on the coffee plantation in Risaralda continued there.
- Several times, the family had to pay extortion money to get him released from the illegal custody.
- Corruption and extortion are constant themes in the local press.
- They are on a mission to attain power by using economic extortion to dictate what people are allowed to eat.
- Brute force, extortion, and bribery are not a policy, they are the last refuge of a mafioso.
- But charging extra is a bad practice and it is nothing short of extortion.
- If a policeman or a civilian asks for payment, remember extortion is a criminal offence no matter who does it.
- The underworld is once again making extortion threats to Bollywood figures.
- This technology is just too well suited to industry extortion for that not to be a significant driving force behind it.
- At the least, we can ask that American citizens not pay extortion money to enemy governments in a time of war.
- There was no extortion or threat that J.D. could avoid charges if he acted in some manner.
Synonyms
demanding money with menaces, exaction, extraction, blackmail

Origin

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

词汇	extortion
释义	Definition of extortion in English: extortion noun ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nɛkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)n mass noun The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. 敲诈，勒索；强求，逼取 he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion as modifier extortion rackets Example sentencesExamples Brute force, extortion, and bribery are not a policy, they are the last refuge of a mafioso. Firms who experience such extortion threats should contact the police, Barrett advises. If a policeman or a civilian asks for payment, remember extortion is a criminal offence no matter who does it. He also runs a number of extortion rackets and has been convicted for damaging bars in and around Belfast. The offence of blackmail is broadened from the current offence of extortion by certain threats. This technology is just too well suited to industry extortion for that not to be a significant driving force behind it. At the least, we can ask that American citizens not pay extortion money to enemy governments in a time of war. The underworld is once again making extortion threats to Bollywood figures. But charging extra is a bad practice and it is nothing short of extortion. Several times, the family had to pay extortion money to get him released from the illegal custody. They are on a mission to attain power by using economic extortion to dictate what people are allowed to eat. They cheated their own people and used extortion against them in doing the overlords' dirty work. Corruption and extortion are constant themes in the local press. For instance, extortion threats against online bookmakers have become an increasing problem in recent months. She is said to have made a roaring business out of extortion and prostitution. It used to be that the gangs would never demand extortion money from the bars or restaurants in their own neighbourhoods. The evidence was that the threats made to him as a result of his failure to pay extortion money on the coffee plantation in Risaralda continued there. There was no extortion or threat that J.D. could avoid charges if he acted in some manner. Bribery puts dirty money into the hands of politicians, but corrupt politicians are exposed to extortion from mafiosos. It's not gang turf warfare over drugs, prostitution, extortion or anything like that. Synonyms demanding money with menaces, exaction, extraction, blackmail North American shakedown Derivatives extortioner noun ɛkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nəɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)nəɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)nər The crowd was dismayed, because tax collectors were stereotyped as ‘rapacious extortioners.’ Example sentencesExamples According to the reports, many of these extortioners are recently released prisoners. Mr Prasad, however, refused to name the extortioners. His later attempts to revise tax-assessments and improve the efficiency of their collection soon won him the reputation of an extortioner. It's all about cost of living, and husbandry, and sustainability, and not spending the rest of your life - as an individual or a business - paying blackmail to extortioners. Origin Middle English: from late Latin extortio(n-), from Latin extorquere 'wrest' (see extort). Rhymes abortion, apportion, caution, contortion, distortion, portion, proportion, retortion, torsion Definition of extortion in US English: extortion nounɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)nikˈstôrSH(ə)n The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. 敲诈，勒索；强求，逼取 he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion as modifier extortion rackets Example sentencesExamples He also runs a number of extortion rackets and has been convicted for damaging bars in and around Belfast. It used to be that the gangs would never demand extortion money from the bars or restaurants in their own neighbourhoods. They cheated their own people and used extortion against them in doing the overlords' dirty work. Firms who experience such extortion threats should contact the police, Barrett advises. For instance, extortion threats against online bookmakers have become an increasing problem in recent months. The offence of blackmail is broadened from the current offence of extortion by certain threats. Bribery puts dirty money into the hands of politicians, but corrupt politicians are exposed to extortion from mafiosos. She is said to have made a roaring business out of extortion and prostitution. It's not gang turf warfare over drugs, prostitution, extortion or anything like that. The evidence was that the threats made to him as a result of his failure to pay extortion money on the coffee plantation in Risaralda continued there. Several times, the family had to pay extortion money to get him released from the illegal custody. Corruption and extortion are constant themes in the local press. They are on a mission to attain power by using economic extortion to dictate what people are allowed to eat. Brute force, extortion, and bribery are not a policy, they are the last refuge of a mafioso. But charging extra is a bad practice and it is nothing short of extortion. If a policeman or a civilian asks for payment, remember extortion is a criminal offence no matter who does it. The underworld is once again making extortion threats to Bollywood figures. This technology is just too well suited to industry extortion for that not to be a significant driving force behind it. At the least, we can ask that American citizens not pay extortion money to enemy governments in a time of war. There was no extortion or threat that J.D. could avoid charges if he acted in some manner. Synonyms demanding money with menaces, exaction, extraction, blackmail Origin Middle English: from late Latin extortio(n-), from Latin extorquere ‘wrest’ (see extort).
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