Enter the word for search

extortionist

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪst/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪst/

extortionistnoun

extortionists

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪst/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪst/

Translations

The extortionist demanded a large sum of money from the businessman.

Вымогатель потребовал большую сумму денег от бизнесмена.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shakedown artist

con artist

extortionistadjective

more extortionist

Comp.

most extortionist

Super.

/ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.ɪst/

/ɪkˈstɔr.ʃə.nɪst/

Used attributively before nouns to describe things relating to extortion or extortionists.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms