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extortioner Synonyms

Another word for extortioner

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
extortionist
blackmailer
Strong
racketeer
shakedown artist
bloodsucker
Weak
profiteer

Opposites of extortioner

The opposite of extortioner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benefactor
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• Nearby Words

extortion
extortionate
extortionately
extortioner
extortionist
extra
extract

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Extortioner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/extortioner
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