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Definition of extortion

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Extortion (n.) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due..

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Malversation :: Malversation (n.) Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office..

Wringer :: Wringer (n.) One who, or that which, wrings; hence, an extortioner..

Extortious :: Extortious (a.) Extortionate.

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..

Polling :: Polling (n.) Plunder, or extortion..

Gripeful :: Gripeful (a.) Disposed to gripe; extortionate.

Extortion :: Extortion (n.) That which is extorted or exacted by force.

Rapacious :: Rapacious (a.) Avaricious; grasping; extortionate; also, greedy; ravenous; voracious; as, rapacious usurers; a rapacious appetite..

Extortion :: Extortion (n.) The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge..

Shave :: Shave (v. i.) To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat..

Extort :: Extort (v. t.) To get by the offense of extortion. See Extortion, 2..

Harpy :: Harpy (n.) One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.

Griper :: Griper (a.) One who gripes; an oppressor; an extortioner.

Ravening :: Ravening (n.) Eagerness for plunder; rapacity; extortion.

Extorter :: Extorter (n.) One who practices extortion.

Striker :: Strike (n.) The extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmailing..

Bribery :: Bribery (n.) Robbery; extortion.

Extortion :: Extortion (n.) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due..

Extortionate :: Extortionate (a.) Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Blackmail :: Blackmail (n.) Payment of money exacted by means of intimidation; also, extortion of money from a person by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure..