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Extortion
01
panghuhuthot, panloloko
the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation
Mga Halimbawa
The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers.
Ang gang ay naaresto dahil sa pangingikil matapos manakot sa mga lokal na tindero.
02
panghuhuthot, panloloko
the improper or illegal use of authority to demand or exact money, favors, or benefits from others
Mga Halimbawa
The official 's extortion of fees angered the public.
Ang pangingikil ng bayad ng opisyal ay nagalit sa publiko.
03
panghuhuthot, panloloko
an excessive or unreasonable amount demanded or taken, considered unfair
Mga Halimbawa
The landlord 's rent was an extortion compared to market rates.
Ang upa ng may-ari ay isang panloloko kumpara sa mga rate sa merkado.
Lexical Tree
extortionate
extortionist
extortion
extort
