extortionist
/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənɪst/
noun
- A person who gets money or something valuable from someone by using threats or force.
- Police arrested the extortionist after he demanded money from several local business owners.
- The extortionist threatened to release private photos unless the victim paid a large sum.
- The extortionist sent a letter demanding cash in exchange for not harming the family's pet.
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