Word Meanings - EXTORTER - Book Publishers vocabulary database

One who practices extortion.

EXTORTIONER
, One who practices extortion.
EXTORTIONARY
Extortionate.
EXTORTION
The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due. Abbott. 3. That which is extorted or exacted by force. Syn. -- Oppression;
EXTORTIONATE
Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.