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exaction vs extortion

extortion vs exaction

exaction and extortion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exaction Yes No No No
extortion Yes No No No
As nouns, extortion is a hyponym of exaction; that is, extortion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exaction:
  • exaction: act of demanding or levying by force or authority
  • extortion: unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
exaction (noun) extortion (noun)
act of demanding or levying by force or authority the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
an exorbitant charge
Difference between exaction and extortion

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