Extortionist
Extortionist noun - A person who gets money from another by using force or threats.
Usage example: tortured by a gang of extortionists into revealing the combination for the money vault
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Synonyms for Extortionist
Ruffian and extortionist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Extortionist".
Nearby Words: extortion, extortioner
Ruffian
Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Synonyms for Ruffian
Extortionist and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortionist" instead a noun "Ruffian".
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