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noun • an exorbitant charge • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||||||||
| 42% | 9 | Unlawful act of obtaining money through intimidation | ||||||
noun • extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information verb • exert pressure on someone through threats • obtain through threats | ||||||||
| 39% | 12 | Involving the act of obtaining money through intimidation | ||||||
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Obtaining Money By Intimidation Crossword Clue
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EXTORTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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EXTORTION
Updated: October 4, 2024
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