extortion
- The unlawful act of obtaining something, particularly money or property, through force or threats
- The act of committing a criminal offense by forcefully extracting something
- The gang leader was arrested for the suspected extortion of local businesses.
- After months of investigation, the police finally amassed enough evidence to charge the suspect for extortion.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of extortion, maintaining that the money he received was a loan.
Provide Feedback
