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extortioner

[ik-stawr-shuh-nist]

ex·tor·tion·ist

[ik-stawr-shuh-nist]
noun
a person who engages in extortion.
Also, ex·tor·tion·er.


Origin:
1880–85; extortion + -ist
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Extortioner is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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extortion (ɪkˈstɔːʃən)
 
n
the act of securing money, favours, etc by intimidation or violence; blackmail
 
extortioner
 
n
 
extortionist
 
n

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