What is the Spanish word for "extortion"?

Learn how to say "extortion" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

extortion

Spanish

extorsión

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Examples of how to use "extortion" in Spanish

English
Police investigated the extortion case.
Spanish
La policía investigó el caso de extorsión.
English
He was arrested for extortion last night.
Spanish
Fue arrestado por extorsión anoche.
English
The company reported extortion to the police.
Spanish
La empresa reportó la extorsión a la policía.
English
She feared extortion and refused to pay.
Spanish
Ella temía la extorsión y se negó a pagar.
English
Extortion ruined the small business owner.
Spanish
La extorsión arruinó al pequeño empresario.

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