Is It Extortioner or Extortionist?

What does extortionist mean? An extortionist is someone who practices extortion—the act of using violence, threats, intimidation, or pressure from one's authority to force someone to hand over money (or something else of value) or do something they don't want to do. The word extortioner means the same exact thing.

What is the meaning of extortioner?

a person who gets money from another by using force or threats. extortioners threatened to beat up the shop owner if he didn't pay the bribe.

What do you call someone who extorts?

Such actions can be described as extortionary. A person who engages in extortion can be called an extortionist or an extortioner. Example: The mob regularly extorts money from small business owners through intimidation.