Extortion and Sting

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

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

Nearby Words: extort, extortionate, extorted, extortionist, extorting

Sting noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

Extortion and sting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Sting".

Nearby Words: stinging, stingy, stinginess, stinger, stingily