| 单词 | extortion |
| 释义 | extortion (once / 2357 pages) n Extortion means forcing someone into giving you something through threats. A bully who tells kids he'll beat them up if they don't give him their lunch money is guilty of extortion. Because extortion is a crime––mobsters are often charged with it––the word has a strict, legal meaning. It's the act of using threats or force to obtain something from someone. But the word is used in a general context as well. As you sell $5 boxes of M&Ms door-to-door to pay for your band trip to Florida, cranky neighbors may complain that, "At this price, it's extortion!" meaning they feel you're forcing them to give you their money. WORD FAMILYextortion: extortioner, extortionist, extortions+/extort: extorted, extorting, extortion, extorts/extortioner: extortioners/extortionist: extortionists USAGE EXAMPLESCuomo’s administration was rocked by a federal investigation into alleged extortion and bribery connected to some of his most prized economic development initiatives. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) He was convicted of bribery and extortion and served 19 months in prison, but he maintained his innocence and wrote a book about his experience. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) Some lawmakers argued it bordered on extortion or ransom. Wall Street Journal(Dec 28, 2016) 1n unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty Hyper exaction act of demanding or levying by force or authority 2n the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) Hypo|Hyper blackmail extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information protection, tributepayment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence shakedownextortion of money (as by blackmail) felony a serious crime (such as murder or arson) 3n an exorbitant charge Hyper overcharge a price that is too high |
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