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Search phrase: extortion

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Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.127Are lank and lean with thy extortions.Are lanke and leane with thy Extortions.
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.285Into your own hands, Cardinal, by extortion – Into your owne hands (Card'nall) by Extortion:

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exactionextortionate taxation, exorbitant demand
saucemake things hot for, charge extortionately

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charge extortionatelysauce
extortionate taxationexaction
taxation, extortionateexaction

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
EXTORTBASICextortion n

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