extortionary
/ɪkˈstɔrʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Relating to or involving extortion; characterized by the use of threats or force to obtain something.
- The government passed new laws to crack down on extortionary business tactics.
- The court ruled that the contract was extortionary because it was signed under duress.
- Extortionary practices by the landlord included threatening to evict tenants who complained.
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