extortionist

UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪst/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪst/

Translations

extortionistnoun
extortionists
pl
UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪst/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪst/
The extortionist demanded a large sum of money from the businessman.
Вымогатель потребовал большую сумму денег от бизнесмена.
Additional translations
Synonyms
shakedown artist
con artist
extortionistadjective
more extortionist
Comp.
most extortionist
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.ɪst/
US
/ɪkˈstɔr.ʃə.nɪst/
Used attributively before nouns to describe things relating to extortion or extortionists.

Definitions

extortionistnoun
A person who obtains something, especially money, through force or threats.
The extortionist demanded a large sum of money in exchange for not revealing the company's secrets.
extortionistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of extortion or extortionists; involving the practice of obtaining something through force or threats.
The gang was involved in an extortionist scheme targeting local shop-owners.