Extortion
Extortion noun - The exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services.
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Intimidation and extortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intimidation" instead a noun "Extortion".
Intimidation
Intimidation noun - The act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something.
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Synonyms for Intimidation
Extortion and intimidation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Intimidation".
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- Profit's titular character regularly engaged in blackmail, bribery, extortion and intimidation to achieve his nefarious goals.
Source: Anti Hero / Live-Action TV - He was arrested for "Attempted murder, extortion, intimidation, and contravening the Nature Preservation Act."
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The Mafia: What the B-Team seems to be evolving into, what with the bribery, theft, extortion, intimidation, attempted murder and the really nice suits.
Source: Lets Play / Mindcrack Server
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