extortion

Noun
  1. An exorbitant charge (synset 113328923)
    is a type of: overcharge - a price that is too high
  2. Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) (synset 101063650)
    "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
    is a type of: exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority
  3. The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) (synset 100786042)
    is a type of: felony - a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
    subtypes:
    • blackmail - extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
    • protection, tribute - payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
    • shakedown - extortion of money (as by blackmail)

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