extortion

• Nom désignant l'action délictueuse d'obtenir de l'argent, des biens ou des services d'une personne ou d'une institution par la contrainte, les menaces ou l'intimidation.

A noun referring to the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from a person or institution through coercion, threats, or intimidation.

indénombrable

1. Illegal coercionB2formallegal

   The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

   Extorsion

   • The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his competitors.
   • Extortion is a serious crime that carries heavy penalties.
   • The gang used extortion to take money from local shop owners.

   Synonymesblackmailcoercionduressexactionintimidationracketshakedownthreat

2. BlackmailB2formallegal

   The act of demanding payment or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.

   Chantage

   • He was convicted of extortion for threatening to release private photos.
   • The politician resigned after being accused of extortion.
   • Extortion cases often involve threats of violence or public exposure.

   Synonymesblackmailshakedown