Extortion
C1
What does "Extortion" mean?
obtaining money by threats
"Extortion" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Extortion, terrible breath, murder.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E1
A hundred. That's extortion.
— Desperate Housewives S1E18
Like extortion and kidnapping.
— Gossip Girl S2E11
That's extortion.
— Modern Family S9E1
Witness tampering, extortion, bribery.
— Suits S2E4
they'd call this extortion.
— The Sopranos S1E9
"Extortion" in TV shows & movies
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