Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extortioner

noun

/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənər/

Definition

A person who extorts money or favors from someone through threats or coercive methods.

Examples

The extortioner threatened to release embarrassing information unless he was paid a large sum of money.
In the movie, the protagonist confronts an extortioner who has been terrorizing the local community.
The police arrested the extortioner after a lengthy investigation.

Meaning

An extortioner is someone who unlawfully obtains money, property, or services from another by using threats or intimidation. This act is commonly associated with blackmail or threats of violence.