ex·tor·tion

·                                 Main Entry: ex·tor·tion

·                                 Pronunciation: \ik-ˈstr-shən\

·                                 Function: noun

·                                 Date: 14th century

1 : the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; especially : the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice
2 : something extorted; especially : a gross overcharge

ex·tor·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun

ex·tor·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun

·                                 Main Entry: ex·tort

·                                 Pronunciation: \ik-ˈstrt\

·                                 Function: transitive verb

·                                 Etymology: Latin extortus, past participle of extorquēre to wrench out, extort, from ex- + torquēre to twist — more at torture

·                                 Date: 15th century

·                                1.  : to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power

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ha·rass

                                     Main Entry: ha·rass

·                                 Pronunciation: \hə-ˈras; ˈher-əs, ˈha-rəs\

·                                 Function: transitive verb

·                                 Etymology: French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here — more at here

·                                 Date: 1617

1 a : exhaust, fatigue b (1) : to annoy persistently (2) : to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct
2 : to worry and impede by repeated raids <harassed the enemy>

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