Words · Familiar
extortion
/ɛksˈtɔɹʃən/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
an exorbitant charge
- noun
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
- noun
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)