as in cheating
the exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services six dollars for a cup of coffee is just plain extortion

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Recent Examples of extortion Carter is already suing Buzbee, filing a suit after receiving a letter from him that was interpreted as an extortion attempt. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 Carter included claims for extortion and intentional infliction of emotional distress in his 17-page filing obtained by Rolling Stone. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024 Speaking at a news conference, Johnson added that the workers not only funneled their earnings but also stole sensitive company information or leveraged it to demand extortion payments. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 The suspects not only worked IT jobs but also stole confidential data, including source code, from their employers, with the goal of financial extortion. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extortion 

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“Extortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extortion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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