German Meaning of extortion

Erpressung

Other German words related to Erpressung

Definitions and Meaning of extortion in English

Wordnet

extortion (n)

an exorbitant charge

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Webster

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.

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.

That which is extorted or exacted by force.

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Erpressung

an exorbitant charge, unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority), the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)The act of extorting; the

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No antonyms found.

extorting => erpressen, extorter => Erpresser, extorted => erpresst, extort => erpressen, extorsive => erpresserisch,