extorter
Demands money threateningly
One who extorts—obtains money, information, or favors through threats, coercion, or abuse of power.
The extorter threatened to release the photos unless she paid.
Extortionist is more common in legal and journalistic contexts; extorter appears in casual use.
Organized crime participant
- blackmailerOne who threatens exposure
- mobsterOrganized crime member
- mafiosoOrganized crime syndicate member
- gangsterCriminal organization member
loan shark · crime boss · organized crime · felon · hoodlum · outlaw · con artist · swindler
Coercion through damaging threats
- shakedownForceful extraction of payment
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- threatIndication of potential harm
- duressCoercion through threats
pressure · exploitation · manipulation · leverage · strongarming · bullying · force · compulsion
Declarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- violenceHarmful physical force
- exposureState of being unprotected
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
coercion · harassment · surveillance · evidence · photographs · recordings · secrets · leverage
Object of pursuit
- markVisible impression or sign
- preyAnimal being hunted
- business ownerSomeone running their enterprise
- shopkeeperSmall store manager
debtor · vulnerable · exploited · threatened · silenced · intimidated · trapped · fearful
racketeer
Organized crime participant
- blackmailerOne who threatens exposure
- mobsterOrganized crime member
- mafiosoOrganized crime syndicate member
gangster · loan shark · crime boss · organized crime · felon · hoodlum · outlaw · con artist · swindler · fraudster
blackmail
Coercion through damaging threats
- shakedownForceful extraction of payment
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- threatIndication of potential harm
duress · pressure · exploitation · manipulation · leverage · strongarming · bullying · force · compulsion · ultimatum
threats
Declarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- violenceHarmful physical force
- exposureState of being unprotected
blackmail · coercion · harassment · surveillance · evidence · photographs · recordings · secrets · leverage · deadline
target
Object of pursuit
- markVisible impression or sign
- preyAnimal being hunted
- business ownerSomeone running their enterprise
shopkeeper · debtor · vulnerable · exploited · threatened · silenced · intimidated · trapped · fearful · compromised
extorterbenefactor
One who gives aid
philanthropist · donor · giver · altruist · almsgiver
- extortion ringCriminal conspiracy demanding payments
- cyber extortionOnline threats demanding payment
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