extortion

UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃən/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃən/

Übersetzungen

extortionsubstantiv
extortions
Pl.
The businessman was arrested for extortion.
Бизнесмен был арестован за вымогательство.
extortionadjektiv
UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃən/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "extortion investigation") to qualify something related to the crime of extortion.

Definitionen

extortionsubstantiv
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The businessman was arrested for extortion after demanding money from local shop owners in exchange for protection.
An act or instance of obtaining something, especially money, through force, intimidation, or threats.
The latest extortion was reported to the police within hours.
An exorbitantly high price or amount demanded; excessive charge (figurative).
Ten dollars for a cup of coffee is pure extortion.
extortionadjektiv
Used before another noun: relating to or involving extortion.
The police launched an extortion investigation after several businesses received threats.