Extortion and Greed

Extortion

Extortion noun - The exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services.
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Synonyms for Extortion

Greed and extortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Greed" instead a noun "Extortion".

Greed

Greed noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.

Extortion and greed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Greed".

Nearby Words: greedy, greediness, greedily

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obvious obvious extortion obvious greed
petty petty extortion petty greed
little little extortion little greed
ruthless ruthless extortion ruthless greed
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