extortern.
/ᵻkˈstɔːtə/, /ɛkˈstɔːtə/, U.S. /ɪkˈstɔrdər/, /ɛkˈstɔrdər/ One who extorts. Const. of.
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the mind > possession > taking > extortion > [noun] > one who
wringera1300
askera1325
extortionerc1375
exactor1382
scaffer?a1513
shaver1534
caterpillar1541
bloodsucker?1555
suck-purse1586
griper1587
extortor1590
exacter1596
extorter1605
barathrum1609
wreather1648
shark1713
vampire1741
bleeder1846
flayer1865
extortionist1885
Shylock1894
1605 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Deuine Weekes & Wks. i. iii. 91 You strict Extortors that the Poore oppresse.
1605 W. Camden Remaines i. 186 Edric the extorter.
1794 W. Jones tr. Inst. Hindu Law ix. §258 Extorters of money by threats.
1846 R. C. Trench Notes Miracles xxix. 417 God, the extorter of those unwilling..prophecies from wicked men.
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