German-English translation for "Erpressung"

"Erpressung" English translation

Erpressung
Femininum | feminine f <Erpressung; Erpressungen>

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  • blackmail
    Erpressung besonders Rechtswesen | legal term, lawJUR
    Erpressung besonders Rechtswesen | legal term, lawJUR
  • extortion
    Erpressung von Geld
    Erpressung von Geld
examples
  • diese Miete ist reinste Erpressung umgangssprachlich | familiar, informalumg
    diese Miete ist reinste Erpressung umgangssprachlich | familiar, informalumg
There is, however, a limit to the level of blackmail we are willing to accept.
Allerdings hat die Erpressung, die wir willens sind hinzunehmen, ihre Grenzen.
Source: Europarl
I should like to make it clear that this is not blackmail.
Ich möchte klarstellen, dass es sich nicht um Erpressung handelt.
Source: Europarl
This is tantamount to blackmail, which is unacceptable.
Das wäre eine inakzeptable Erpressung.
Source: Europarl
Murder, kidnapping, and extortion have reached record heights.
Mord, Entführung und Erpressung haben neue Rekordhöhen erreicht.
Source: News-Commentary
These groups frequently challenge law and order through intimidation, extortion, and violence.
Diese Gruppen fordern Gesetz und Ordnung häufig durch Einschüchterung, Erpressung und Gewalt heraus.
Source: News-Commentary
This social blackmail is coupled with fiscal blackmail.
Diese soziale Erpressung geht mit steuerlicher Erpressung einher.
Source: Europarl
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