Extortion and Larceny

Extortion

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

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

Larceny

Larceny noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
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Synonyms for Larceny

Extortion and larceny are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Larceny".

Nearby Word: larcenous

How words are described

petty petty extortion petty larceny
little little extortion little larceny
attempted attempted extortion attempted larceny

Both words in one sentence

  • Sexual Extortion Jack McCoy inventively prosecutes the councilman under a count of 'Larceny by Extortion'.
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