Extortion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Extortion ( noun )

1. The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
2. The practice of extracting money or other property from a person by the use of force or threats.
3. The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through the use of threats or illegal means.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin extortio(n-), from extorquere "wring out, extract by force", from ex- "out" + torquere "to twist".

Examples:

1. The company was accused of extortion for demanding payment before providing the service.
2. The criminal was arrested for extortion after threatening to harm the businessman's family if he did not pay.
3. He was charged with extortion for demanding a bribe from the contractor.
4. The police were able to prove that the union officials were guilty of extortion.
5. The extortionist demanded money from the businessman in exchange for not revealing his secret.

(As a verb)

Extortion ( verb )

1. The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
2. The practice of extracting money or other property from a person by the use of force or threats.
3. The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through the use of threats or illegal means.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin extortio(n-), from extorquere "wring out, extract by force", from ex- "out" + torquere "to twist".

Examples:

1. The company was accused of extortion for demanding payment before providing the service.
2. The criminal was arrested for extortion after threatening to harm the businessman's family if he did not pay.
3. He was charged with extortion for demanding a bribe from the contractor.
4. The police were able to prove that the union officials were guilty of extortion.
5. The extortionist demanded money from the businessman in exchange for not revealing his secret.