extortioner
Threatens for money
An extortioner is someone who obtains money, property, or cooperation through threats, intimidation, or abuse of power.
The term is slightly archaic; extortionist is now more common in American English.
The loan shark operated as an extortioner, threatening violence against those who couldn't pay.
One who threatens exposure
- racketeerOrganized crime participant
- fraudsterCriminal deceiver for gain
- embezzlerOne misappropriating entrusted funds
- kidnapperOne who seizes people
gangster · mobster · conman · loan shark · smuggler · fence · bootlegger · forger
Coercion through damaging threats
- shakedownForceful extraction of payment
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- menaceSource of potential harm
ultimatum · ransom · demand · pressure · leverage · bullying · harassment · strongarming
Disorderly, aggressive crowd
- mafiaCriminal organization using intimidation
- cartelPrice-fixing coalition
- triadGroup of three
- yakuzaJapanese criminal organization
syndicate · underworld · organized crime · gang · capo · enforcer · boss · don
Corrupt payment for influence
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- kickbacksIllegal return payments
- payolaBribes for airplay
money laundering · fraud · misappropriation · venality · backhander · under-the-table · sleaze · dirty money
blackmailer
One who threatens exposure
- racketeerOrganized crime participant
- fraudsterCriminal deceiver for gain
- embezzlerOne misappropriating entrusted funds
kidnapper · gangster · mobster · conman · loan shark · smuggler · fence · bootlegger · forger · counterfeiter
blackmail
Coercion through damaging threats
- shakedownForceful extraction of payment
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
menace · ultimatum · ransom · demand · pressure · leverage · bullying · harassment · strongarming · arm-twisting
mob
Disorderly, aggressive crowd
yakuza · syndicate · underworld · organized crime · gang · capo · enforcer · boss · don · godfather
bribery
Corrupt payment for influence
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- kickbacksIllegal return payments
payola · money laundering · fraud · misappropriation · venality · backhander · under-the-table · sleaze · dirty money · hush money
extortionerphilanthropist
Donor to charitable causes
benefactor · donor · giver · almsgiver · patron
- extortion ringCriminal conspiracy demanding payments
- cyber extortionOnline threats demanding payment
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