Extortionist
Extortionist noun - A person who gets money from another by using force or threats.
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Synonyms for Extortionist
Sponger and extortionist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sponger" instead a noun "Extortionist".
Nearby Words: extortion, extortioner
Sponger
Sponger noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Synonyms for Sponger
Extortionist and sponger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extortionist" instead a noun "Sponger".
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