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That's extortion

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

Significado 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 em uma 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.

Como usar 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.

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre That's extortion

O que significa That's extortion?

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

O que significa That's extortion em português?

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

Qual é a definição de That's extortion?

The practice of obtaining something through threats or force.

Como se usa That's extortion em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de That's extortion?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de That's extortion?

Algumas alternativas comuns são blackmail, coercion, exploitation, robbery, theft.

Que palavras combinam com That's extortion?

Costuma combinar com commit extortion, report extortion, extortion charges, victim of extortion, extortion case.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.

Como se pronuncia That's extortion?

US: //ɛkˈstɔrʃən//, UK: //ɪkˈstɔːʃən//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar That's extortion?

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