| Engelsk navneord: extortion | 
| 1. | extortion (om forhold) an exorbitant charge | 
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 | Mindre specifikke termer | overcharge | 
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| 2. | extortion (om handling) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) | 
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 | Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty. 
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 | Mindre specifikke termer | exaction | 
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| 3. | extortion (om handling) the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | 
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 | Mindre specifikke termer | felony | 
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 | Mere specifikke termer | blackmail, protection, shakedown, tribute | 
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