Extortion

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/
• US IPA: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃn/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)ʃən

Origin

From Late Latin extortio.

Noun

1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Synonyms

• blackmail