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Extorter vs Extortionist - What's the difference?

extorter | extortionist |

As nouns the difference between extorter and extortionist

is that extorter is one who practices extortion while extortionist is someone who extorts; an extortioner.

extorter

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who practices extortion.

    • See also

    * extortor

    extortionist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who extorts; an extortioner.

    • Related terms

    * sextortionist