extortioner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who extracts money or othervaluable things from someone through force or threats.

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Rhymes

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extortion fees , exasperation pleas , deception schemes , repression themes

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Variants

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extortion , extortioner , extortioners , extortionist , extortionists , extortions

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. Extortion was a common practice in the Middle Ages, particularly among highwaymen and other criminals.

2. The largest recorded extortion demand was made in 2001, when a group demanded $250 million from a German mobile phone company.

3. Extortion is illegal in most countries and is considered a form of theft or fraud.

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Related Concepts

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1. blackmail: Blackmail is a form of extortion in which a person threatens to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about another person unless they receive payment or some other concession.

2. ransom: Ransom is a form of extortion in which a person is demanded to pay a sum of money in exchange for the release of a kidnapped person or stolen property.

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Culture

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In literature and film, the extortioner is often portrayed as a villain or criminal. In some cases, the extortioner may be motivated by greed or desperation. Extortion has been used as a plot device in many works of fiction, including novels, plays, and films.

How to Memorize "extortioner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and holding a gun, demanding money from a terrified victim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extortioner' with the concept of 'greed' or 'coercion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Extort Money Or Threats Ridiculous' to remember the definition of extortion.

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