Meaning of the German Word "Erpressung"

Erpressung

extortion

The crime of getting money from someone by using force or threats.

Example Sentence

Er wurde wegen Erpressung angeklagt, weil er den Geschäftsinhaber bedroht hatte.

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Definition: The crime of getting money from someone by using force or threats.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Erpressung"?

C1

What grammatical category does "Erpressung" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Erpressung" belong to?

Money