extortion

Letters that make extortion

o, e, n, r, t, i, x are letters that make 'extortion'

Words within extortion

OR, ti, XT, extort, ex, on, tort, Io, ion, tor, Ti are words within 'extortion'


3 possible definitions for 'extortion'

Extortion as "an exorbitant charge"

Under this definition, extortion is a noun and has the following properties:

extortion as a type

'extortion' can be a type of overcharge.

Derivatives of extortion

extort, wring, gouge, squeeze, rack are derivatives of 'extortion'.


Extortion as "unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)"

Under this definition, extortion is a noun and has the following properties:

extortion as a type

'extortion' can be a type of exaction.

Derivatives of extortion

blackmailer, extortioner, extortionist, extort are derivatives of 'extortion'.

Example of extortion used within this context

"the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"


Extortion as "the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)"

Under this definition, extortion is a noun and has the following properties:

extortion as a type

'extortion' can be a type of felony.

Types of extortion

blackmail, protection, tribute, shakedown are types of 'extortion'.

Derivatives of extortion

blackmailer, extortioner, extortionist, extort, wring, gouge, squeeze, rack are derivatives of 'extortion'.



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