extorter Definition
a person who extorts money or other things from someone by force or threats.
Using extorter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extorter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The extorter threatened to harm the victim's family if he didn't pay up.
Example
The police arrested the extorter and charged him with multiple counts of extortion.
extorter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for extorter
- intimidator
- racketeer
- blackmailer
- coercer
Summary: extorter in Brief
An 'extorter' [ɪkˈstɔːtə(r)] is a person who uses force or threats to obtain money or other things from someone. It is often associated with illegal activities like blackmailing and racketeering. Example sentences include 'The extorter threatened to harm the victim's family if he didn't pay up.' and 'The police arrested the extorter and charged him with multiple counts of extortion.'
