extortioner
/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənər/
noun
- A person who obtains money, property, or services from another by using threats, force, or intimidation.
- In the movie, the extortioner was a former employee who knew the company's secrets.
- Police arrested the extortioner after he demanded money from several local business owners.
- The extortioner threatened to release private photos unless the victim paid a large sum.
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