extortioner (Meaning)
extortioner (n)
a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
extortioner (n.)
One who practices extortion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of extortioner
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a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about themOne who practices extortion.
gangster, racketeer, extortionist, thug, blackmailer,hoodlum, mobster, ruffian, bully, cheater
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The extortioner demanded a large sum of money from the businessman, threatening to harm his family if he didn't comply.
The police were investigating a series of extortion attempts by a ruthless extortioner who targeted wealthy individuals.
The politician was accused of using his position to extort bribes from contractors seeking government contracts.
The extortioner used anonymous phone calls and letters to intimidate his victims into paying him money.
