Extortion

Noun Hard

Meaning

English: The practice of obtaining something through force or threats
Explanation: Getting money or favors by using threats

हिंदी अर्थ

रंगदारी

Examples

"The gang was arrested for extortion."

Synonyms

Blackmail coercion shakedown ransom

Antonyms

Gift charity donation reward

Memory Trick

Think of 'torture' used to force money out of people.

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