afpersing

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From afpersen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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.

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