afpersing

Dutch

Etymology

From afpersen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌpɛr.sɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧per‧sing

Noun

afpersing f (plural afpersingen, diminutive afpersinkje n)

  1. extortion
    De crimineel werd gearresteerd wegens afpersing van lokale zakenlieden.
    The criminal was arrested for extorting local businessmen.

Derived terms
  • afpersingszaak
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