Avarice
Avarice noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Extortion and avarice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Avarice".
Nearby Word: avaricious
Extortion
Extortion noun - The exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services.
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Synonyms for Extortion
Avarice and extortion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avarice" instead a noun "Extortion".
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| petty | petty avarice | petty extortion |
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Extortion and Avarice. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avarice/extortion
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