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Another word for extortionist

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who unlawfully obtains money, property, or services from another through coercion, intimidation, or threats.

Usage Example

"The police arrested the extortioner after he demanded thousands of dollars from the local shopkeeper in exchange for protection."

Strongest
extortioner
blackmailer
Strong
racketeer
loan shark
Weak
profiteer

Opposites of extortionist

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

benefactor
philanthropist
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• Nearby Words

extortionate
extortionately
extortioner
extortionist
extra
extract
extractable

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