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Definition sextortion in British English

sextortion noun

noun
1

the crime of trying to get money from people by persuading them to perform sexual acts that are filmed on a webcam and then threatening to share the film with friends, family, employers, etc

Example

The shocking rise of 'sextortion' crime is laid bare today as police reveal the number of cases has doubled in a year.

Definition sextortion in British English