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Definition of extorter

extorter

/ɪkˈstɔːrtər/
ex · tor · ter
Adverb:extortionately
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Plural:extorters
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Adjective:extortionate
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extorter Lexical Profile

extorter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who obtains money, property, or services from another through coercion, intimidation, or the unlawful use of authority.

Example

"The authorities set a trap to catch the extorter when he arrived to collect the demanded payment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "extorter" is a grammatically valid agent noun, "extortionist" is far more common in modern legal and everyday English.

• Rhymes for extorter

• Nearby Words

extispex
extol
extort
extorter
extortion
extortionate
extortionately

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "extort" (from Latin extortus, past participle of extorquere, meaning "to twist or wrench out") combined with the agentive suffix "-er".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extorter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extorter
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