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extortion
 
Noun extortion has 3 senses
  1. extortion - an exorbitant charge
    --1 is a kind of     overcharge
    Derived form: verb extort2
  2. extortion - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
    --2 is a kind of     exaction
    Derived form: verb extort1
  3. extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
    --3 is a kind of     felony
    --3 has particulars: blackmail; protection, tribute; shakedown
    Derived form: verb extort2
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