Extortion and Pilferage

Extortion

Extortion noun - The exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services.
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Pilferage and extortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pilferage" instead a noun "Extortion".

Pilferage

Pilferage noun - The act of stealing small amounts or small articles.
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Extortion and pilferage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Pilferage".

Nearby Words: pilfer, pilfered, pilfering
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