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Dutch
Etymology
From afpersen + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌpɛr.sɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: af‧per‧sing
Noun
afpersing f (plural afpersingen, diminutive afpersinkje n)
- extortion
De crimineel werd gearresteerd wegens afpersing van lokale zakenlieden.- The criminal was arrested for extorting local businessmen.
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