word
Protection
Pruh-TEH-kshuhn
/prʌˈtɛkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
protection
Dictionary meaning
Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence.
Examples
- Every store in the neighborhood had to pay them protection.
- The witnesses demanded police protection.
Synonyms: tribute
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