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extortionist

/ɛkstɔːrˈʃənɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does extortionist mean?

noun

A person who obtains something, especially money, by coercion or intimidation. A person who uses threats or violence to obtain something, especially money.

Example

"The extortionist demanded a large sum of money from the businessman."

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