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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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Screw :: Screw (v. t.) Hence: To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions.

Poler :: Poler (n.) An extortioner. See Poller.

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..

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

Extortionary :: Extortionary (a.) Extortionate.

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

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..

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

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

Screw :: Screw (n.) An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint; a niggard.

Vampire :: Vampire (n.) Fig.: One who lives by preying on others; an extortioner; a bloodsucker.

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

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

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..

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

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

Exactor :: Exactor (n.) One who exacts or demands by authority or right; hence, an extortioner; also, one unreasonably severe in injunctions or demands..

Extort :: Extort (v. i.) To practice extortion.

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

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