noun
- the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Usage: plural form of extortion
Examples
- The police investigated several extortions targeting local businesses.
- The gang was arrested for multiple extortions in the neighborhood.
- These extortions have been going on for months without being reported.
- The court sentenced him for his involvement in various extortions.
- Business owners finally spoke out about the extortions they had endured.
- The detective specialized in cases involving extortions and fraud.