How do you pronounce extortion?

extortion is pronounced as /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/.

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extortion

🕴️extortion (ɛksˈtɔʁsjon)

noun

/ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extorsion (extorsion)

extort extra

Signification

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

Traduction de la signification

la pratique consistant à obtenir quelque chose, en particulier de l'argent, par la force ou les menaces

Phrases d'exemple

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

L'homme d'affaires a été arrêté pour extorsion après avoir menacé son partenaire.

Synonymes

blackmail, coercion, shakedown, racketeering, intimidation

Antonymes

charity, generosity, offering

Collocations

case of extortion, charged with extortion, extortion attempt, extortion money

Plus de phrases d'exemple

How do you feel when you read the news of extortion in the newspaper?

Comment vous sentez-vous lorsque vous lisez la nouvelle d'extorsion dans le journal ?

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