extortion

US /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
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敲诈, 勒索

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

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The gang was involved in a scheme of extortion, demanding protection money from local businesses.
该团伙参与了一项敲诈勒索计划,向当地企业索要保护费。
He was charged with extortion after threatening to reveal sensitive information.
他因威胁泄露敏感信息而被控敲诈勒索