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extortionist
[ik-stawr-shuh-nist]
Word History and Origins
Origin of extortionist1
Example Sentences
He said the law could also help end extortionist demands on the state, and in some cases "nil compensation" could be justified.
As I learned in my work as a federal prosecutor, appeasing the extortionist only invites more extortion.
Researchers have discovered nearly 1.5 million pictures from specialist dating apps – many of which are explicit – being stored online without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and extortionists.
The House on Wednesday passed a law reducing regulation of crypto, despite ample evidence that the asset class has been a haven for fraudsters, extortionists and worse.
During combative cross-examination, Trump’s lawyers sought to paint Daniels as a liar and extortionist who’s trying to take down the former president after drawing money and fame from her claims.
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When To Use
An extortionist is someone who practices extortion—the act of using violence, threats, intimidation, or pressure from one’s authority to force someone to hand over money (or something else of value) or do something they don’t want to do. The word extortioner means the same exact thing.Extortion and the verb extort are commonly used in this literal sense, but they can also be used in a few more general or figurative ways.Extort can mean to overcharge someone for something or to obtain through relentless and unreasonable demands. In both of these cases, a person who does so can be called an extortionist or an extortioner. These senses liken such actions to the actual crime of extortion.Example: Mobsters are often extortionists, meaning they extort money from small business owners through intimidation.
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