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    Extortion, which is not limited to the taking of property, involves the verbal or written instillation of fear that something will happen to the victim if they do not comply with the extortionist's will.

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  4. An extortionist is someone who practices extortion—the act of using violence, threats, intimidation, or pressure from one’s authority to force someone to hand over money (or something else of value) or do something they don’t want to do.

  5. Oct 16, 2023 · The use of force, or the threat of force, to obtain money, something else of value, or services from a person is often known as the criminal offense of extortion. Many jurisdictions classify extortion as a “crime against property” or a theft-related offense, but the threat of harm to a person is an essential element of the offense.

  6. Apr 10, 2024 · noun. a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them. synonyms: blackmailer, extortioner. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Extortionist." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/extortionist. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024. Copy citation.

  7. American metal band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Extortionist is an American deathcore band formed in Idaho in 2013. The band consists of vocalist Ben Hoagland, guitarist Juan Hernandez III, bassist Kip Treeman, guitarist Jared Suku, and drummer Dominic Guggino.

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