Estorsyon (en. Extortion)

es-tor-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of coercing or extracting benefits from another person through threats or intimidation.

Extortion is a crime that is against the law.

Ang estorsyon ay isang krimen na labag sa batas.

Originates from the Spanish word 'extorsión'.

extorted

forced to give money through threats.

na-estorsyon

threat

A type of intimidation or incitation of fear in a person.

banta

crime

An act that is against the law.

krimen

Extortionate pricing or any kind of unfair pressure.

That rent is like extortion, it’s not even worth that much.

Yung rental na yan, parang estorsyon na, 'di naman kasing laki ng sinisingil.

Deception or trickery towards others to gain money or benefits.

Don't fall for his extortion, he's not trustworthy.

Huwag ka nang magpadala sa estorsyon niya, hindi siya mapagkakatiwalaan.

Walking in the 'gray area' of transactions, often involving illegal activities.

Sometimes, his business seems like extortion, you need to be careful.

Minsan, ang negosyo niya parang estorsyon, kailangan mag-ingat.