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勒索
lèsuǒ
Description
“勒索”是用威胁的方法向别人要钱或东西。
"勒索" means using threats to demand money or things from others.
这是一个不好的行为，是违法的。
This is a bad behavior and is illegal.
Meanings
勒索lèsuǒ
to extort or blackmail money by threats
他勒索了很多钱。
He extorted a lot of money.
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Notes
- Nuance
勒索 uses threats to demand money; 敲诈 is a close synonym often used together as 敲诈勒索.
- Etymology
勒 (to force/rein in) + 索 (to demand), together meaning to force someone to hand over.
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