extortioner (Meaning)

Wordnet

extortioner (n)

a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them

Webster

extortioner (n.)

One who practices extortion.

extortioner Sentence Examples

  1. The extortioner demanded a large sum of money from the businessman, threatening to harm his family if he didn't comply.
  2. The police were investigating a series of extortion attempts by a ruthless extortioner who targeted wealthy individuals.
  3. The politician was accused of using his position to extort bribes from contractors seeking government contracts.
  4. The extortioner used anonymous phone calls and letters to intimidate his victims into paying him money.
  5. The authorities were determined to bring the extortioner to justice and put an end to his reign of terror.
  6. The extortioner's tactics were becoming increasingly desperate as he faced mounting pressure from law enforcement.
  7. The victim of the extortioner finally decided to report the crime to the police, hoping to break the cycle of fear and intimidation.
  8. The extortioner was known for his cunning and ability to evade capture, making him a formidable adversary for law enforcement.
  9. The extortioner's actions caused widespread panic and fear in the community, as residents worried about becoming his next target.
  10. The extortioner's reign of terror came to an end when he was apprehended by the police following a daring sting operation.

FAQs About the word extortioner

a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about themOne who practices extortion.

gangster, racketeer, thug, extortionist, blackmailer,hoodlum, mobster, ruffian, chiseler, button man

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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.