Extortion Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Extortion [ik-stawr-shuhn]

NOUN

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Example

“Yashika took to all means and asked the officer for extortion.”

“The officer resorted to extortion to extract the truth.”

Synonyms

Exaction, Extraction, Blackmail, Shakedown

Antonyms

Please, Appease, Amiable, Amicable