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extortion vs exaction

exaction vs extortion

extortion and exaction both are nouns.

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

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