extortion
noun/ɪkˈstɔrʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,634 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force, threats, or intimidation.
Example sentence
The businessman was arrested after police found evidence of extortion against local shop owners.
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