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That's extortion

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

Significato di 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 in una frase

• 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.

Come usare 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.

Parole correlate

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.

Domande frequenti su That's extortion

Cosa significa That's extortion?

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

Cosa significa That's extortion in italiano?

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

Qual è la definizione di That's extortion?

The practice of obtaining something through threats or force.

Come si usa That's extortion in una frase?

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

Puoi fare un altro esempio di That's extortion?

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

Quali sono i sinonimi di That's extortion?

Alcune alternative comuni sono blackmail, coercion, exploitation, robbery, theft.

Quali parole si abbinano a That's extortion?

Si abbina spesso a commit extortion, report extortion, extortion charges, victim of extortion, extortion case.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con 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.

Come si pronuncia That's extortion?

US: //ɛkˈstɔrʃən//, UK: //ɪkˈstɔːʃən//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare That's extortion?

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