extortion

Meanings

• noun

  The act of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

  - "The mob demanded extortion from the business owner."
  - "Extortion is a criminal offense and punishable by law."

• noun

  The practice of obtaining unjust or unlawful advantage from another.

  - "Politicians are often accused of extortion and other forms of corruption."
  - "The victim was subjected to emotional extortion by the manipulative partner."

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Synonyms

blackmail

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extortion
extortion , devotion , rotation , solution , station , veneration , station , nation

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Variants

List of all variants of extortion that leads to same result
extortion , extortioner , extortioners , extortionist , extortionists , extortions

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Forms

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extort (verb)

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Etymology

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From the Latin extorquere, meaning 'to wring out, twist out, or forcibly extract'.

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Trivia

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1. Extortion is often used in organized crime, but it can also occur in various other contexts, such as cybercrime or white-collar crime.

2. In some countries, extortion is considered a less serious offense than other forms of theft or violence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Racketeering: A business model where an individual or group uses extortion and other criminal activities to generate revenue.

2. Protection Racket: A form of extortion where a criminal organization offers 'protection' in exchange for payment.

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Culture

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Extortion has been a theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a form of power and control. In Shakespeare's Othello, Iago uses extortion to manipulate and ultimately destroy Othello's trust in Desdemona.

How to Memorize "extortion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person threatening someone with a weapon, demanding money.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of power and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: extorquere, meaning 'to wring out'.

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