extortionist

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ik-ˈstȯr-shən\
- /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ik-ˈstȯr-shən\

Definitions of extortionist word

noun extortionist A person who tries to obtain something through force or violence; a racketeer. 1
noun extortionist blackmailer 1
noun extortionist person who charges excessively high price 1
countable noun extortionist An extortionist is a person who commits the crime of obtaining something from someone by using force or threats. 0

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Parts of speech for Extortionist

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extortionist popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for extortionist

noun extortionist

blackmail — Blackmail is the action of threatening to reveal a secret about someone, unless they do something you tell them to do, such as giving you money.
coercer — to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
gangster — a member of a gang of criminals, especially a racketeer.

All 8 Synonyms of extortionist

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