💰exaction

noun
/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

Example Sentences

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

Synonyms

demand, levy, imposition, extortion

Antonyms

gift, offering, exemption

Collocations

heavy exaction, unfair exaction, exaction of taxes, royal exaction

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