Synonyms of the word

extortion

• n. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

exaction

• n. The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a…
• n. extortion.
• n. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity…

felony

• n. (US, law) A serious criminal offense, which, under federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term…

overcharge

• v. (transitive, intransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain…
• v. (transitive) To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
• v. (transitive, dated) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
• v. (transitive, dated) To fill too full; to crowd.
• v. (transitive, dated) To exaggerate.
• n. An excessive load or burden.
• n. An excessive charge in an account.