extortion Meaning & Definition
/ɪkˈstɔːʃən/
What Does Extortion Mean?
Extortion is a noun that means The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Quick Facts About Extortion
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪkˈstɔːʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | extortions |
Extortion Definition (Noun)
- The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Synonyms of Extortion
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Extortion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Extortion
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Extortion in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
extortion (plural extortions)
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Origin of Extortion
From Middle English extorcion, from Anglo-Norman extorcion, extorcioun, extorsioun, from Late Latin extortiō, from extorqueō. By surface analysis, extort + -ion.
Pronouncing Extortion
Extortion is pronounced //ɪkˈstɔːʃən// and has 1 syllable.