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That's extortion

🇬🇧 UK //ɪkˈstɔːʃən// 🇺🇸 US //ɛkˈstɔrʃən//

Sens de That's extortion

The practice of obtaining something through threats or force.

In simple words: It's taking money or something from someone by threatening them.

That's extortion dans une phrase

• The letter demanded money, and the police called it extortion.
• She reported the incident, stating, 'That's extortion!', to the authorities.
• Extortion is a crime that often goes unpunished.
• The company refused to pay, declaring, 'This is clearly extortion!'
• He felt threatened and knew that's extortion, calling for help.

Comment utiliser That's extortion

Used in serious contexts, often in legal situations. Avoid in casual conversations or as a joke.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of 'extortion' as 'extra', taken by force—like a ransom.

Mots liés

Collocations with That's extortion

• commit extortion
• report extortion
• extortion charges
• victim of extortion
• extortion case

Synonyms for That's extortion

• blackmail
• coercion
• exploitation
• robbery
• theft

Common mistakes with That's extortion

• Confused with 'coercion', which is broader than just financial extortion.
• Used as 'extort' instead of 'extortion' incorrectly in sentences.
• Mixed up with 'bribery', which involves giving money instead of taking.

Questions fréquentes sur That's extortion

Que signifie That's extortion?

It's taking money or something from someone by threatening them.

Que signifie That's extortion en français ?

It's taking money or something from someone by threatening them.

Quelle est la définition de That's extortion?

The practice of obtaining something through threats or force.

Comment utiliser That's extortion dans une phrase?

The letter demanded money, and the police called it extortion.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de That's extortion?

She reported the incident, stating, 'That's extortion!', to the authorities.

Quels sont les synonymes de That's extortion?

Quelques alternatives courantes : blackmail, coercion, exploitation, robbery, theft.

Quels mots vont avec That's extortion?

Il s'associe souvent à commit extortion, report extortion, extortion charges, victim of extortion, extortion case.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec That's extortion?

Confused with 'coercion', which is broader than just financial extortion. Used as 'extort' instead of 'extortion' incorrectly in sentences. Mixed up with 'bribery', which involves giving money instead of taking.

Comment prononce-t-on That's extortion?

US: //ɛkˈstɔrʃən//, UK: //ɪkˈstɔːʃən//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser That's extortion?

Used in serious contexts, often in legal situations. Avoid in casual conversations or as a joke.