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Definition of extortioner

extortioner

/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənər/
ex · tor · tion · er
Plural:extortioners
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Adjective:extortionary
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extortioner Lexical Profile

extortioner Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

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

Example

"The shopkeeper finally reported the extortioner to the authorities after months of paying demanded protection money."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'extortionist' is much more common than 'extortioner', though the latter remains prevalent in historical and older biblical texts.

• Rhymes for extortioner

• Nearby Words

extortion
extortionate
extortionately
extortioner
extortionist
extra
extract

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'extortion' and the agentive suffix '-er', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'extorquere', meaning 'to wrench out' or 'to obtain by force'.

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