extortionist

Example Sentences

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Nike, in court documents, portrays him as an extortionist who seized on the lapsed trademark for money.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the law could also help end extortionist demands on the state, and in some cases "nil compensation" could be justified.

From BBC

In a hostile cross-examination, the defense sought to paint him as a serial extortionist.

From New York Times

"We need to flood the north with aid," Mr McGoldrick said, "so it doesn't become a product that people want to use for extortionist purposes or the black market."

From BBC

In the conversation, Adelson told Magbanua that she would need to meet with the extortionist and agree to a one-time payment.

From Seattle Times