extortionist (Meaning)

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extortionist (n)

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

The notorious extortionist demanded an exorbitant sum of money in exchange for the safe return of the kidnapped child.
The ruthless extortionist threatened to release compromising information if his demands were not met.
The authorities launched an extensive investigation to apprehend the elusive extortionist responsible for a series of high-profile heists.
The cunning extortionist disguised his voice and used prepaid cell phones to avoid detection.
The victim refused to succumb to the extortionist's demands, demonstrating unwavering resilience and determination.
Law enforcement officers collaborated to dismantle the extortionist's intricate network of criminal associates.
The jury unanimously convicted the extortionist of multiple counts of coercion and attempted grand larceny.
The extortionist's reign of terror came to an abrupt end when he was arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
The extortionist exploited the victim's vulnerabilities to instill fear and manipulate them into submission.
Fear and uncertainty gripped the community as rumors of the extortionist's impending release from prison circulated.

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

extortioner, blackmailer, racketeer,gangster, thug, hoodlum,mobster, mafioso, cheater, double-dealer

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The notorious extortionist demanded an exorbitant sum of money in exchange for the safe return of the kidnapped child.

The ruthless extortionist threatened to release compromising information if his demands were not met.

The authorities launched an extensive investigation to apprehend the elusive extortionist responsible for a series of high-profile heists.

The cunning extortionist disguised his voice and used prepaid cell phones to avoid detection.