Extortionist (noun)

1. A person who practices extortion, typically by using force or threats.
2. A person who demands money or property in exchange for not causing harm.

Origin:

Derived from the verb 'extort' meaning to obtain something from someone through force or threat.

Examples:

1. The extortionist made a threatening phone call demanding money from the victim.
2. The extortionist demanded a large sum of money from the small business owner.
3. The extortionist threatened to harm the family of the wealthy businessman if their demands were not met.
4. The police were able to catch the extortionist and put them behind bars.
5. The extortionist was known to use violence and intimidation to get what they wanted.