extortion (n)

n00784388

type n
lex_filenum 04
def the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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Hypernym felony
Derivationally related form extortion → extortionist
Derivationally related form extortion → extort
Hyponym blackmail; protection, tribute; shakedown
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Hyponym felony
Hypernym blackmail; protection, tribute; shakedown
Derivationally related form extortionist → extortion
Derivationally related form extort → extortion

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