Erpressung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erpressung" is used as noun with the meaning of "blackmail" or "extortion".

Essential properties of "Erpressung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Erpressung
  • Plural: die Erpressungen

Meanings of "Erpressung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Act of obtaining something through threats or coercion"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Erpressung des Politikers wurde in den Nachrichten berichtet.The blackmail of the politician was reported in the news.
  2. Er wurde wegen Erpressung zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt.He was sentenced to five years in prison for extortion.
  3. Die Polizei untersucht den Fall der Erpressung eines Geschäftsmannes.The police are investigating the case of a businessman's extortion.
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