afpersing

Dutch

Etymology

From afpersen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑfˌpɛr.sɪŋ/

• Audio:

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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