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Word "EXTORTION" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
an exorbitant charge

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
Examples:
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty

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Getting ready for heavy work? The Times Sunday Cryptic 20 Apr 2025
Previous No 1 communist pulled up for blackmail
Former partner turned corruption into crooked money-making scheme (9) The Guardian Cryptic 05 Nov 2024
Obtaining money by intimidation (9)
Blackmail The Times Concise 07 Aug 2024
Act of obtaining dishonestly (9)
Racketeering The Sun Two Speed 20 Mar 2024
Resort next to Rio for blackmail The Sun Two Speed 20 Mar 2024
Illegal activity carried out next to Rio (9)
Illegal use of force breaking down exit — or not? The Times Cryptic 03 Jan 2022
Getting money by using threats The Guardian Quick 01 Oct 2021
Blackmail divorcee, perhaps twisting, getting caught
Blackmail English team hosting wrong side at Lord's
Force tore into rogue grabbing vote
Racketeering The Sun Two Speed 14 Nov 2018
Resort next to Rio for blackmail The Sun Two Speed 14 Nov 2018
Blackmail former lover not bothered about riot developing The Telegraph Cryptic 04 Apr 2018
Bleeding hearts from Brexit cast-offs are citing wrongs The Telegraph Toughie 24 Nov 2017
Extraction of money with menaces Irish Times Simplex 17 Oct 2017
Old lover with the action of a twister said to be taking too much money The Telegraph Cryptic 01 Jul 2016
Blackmail
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