extorter

[US]/ɪkˈstɔːtə/
[UK]/ɪkˈstɔːrtər/

Translation

n.a person who extorts money, property, or favors from someone by force, threats, or abuse of authority

Phrases & Collocations

an extorter

the extorter

known extorter

suspected extorter

extorter arrested

extorter caught

extorter threatened

extorters demand money

extorters were caught

extorters arrested

Example Sentences

the extorter demanded a hefty ransom and threatened to leak the photos.

police arrested the extorter after a sting operation at the bank.

the extorter sent anonymous emails asking for cash in exchange for silence.

she refused to pay the extorter and reported the threats to investigators.

the extorter preyed on vulnerable victims and used fear to control them.

after months of harassment, the extorter finally revealed his demands.

the extorter tried to intimidate the witness into withdrawing the complaint.

investigators traced the extorter’s messages to a prepaid phone and a vpn.

the extorter was charged with blackmail and faced a long prison sentence.

the extorter targeted small businesses and demanded weekly protection money.

to trap the extorter, the victim agreed to a controlled payment under surveillance.

the extorter exploited private data and pressured the family to comply quickly.

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