Hyphenation of extortion

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word extortion? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

ex-tor-tion

Definitions of extortion:

1.	An exorbitant charge
2.	Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) The extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
3.	The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Synonyms of extortion:

noun	overcharge
noun	exaction
noun	felony

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