| Deutsch | English |
|---|---|
| Verben | verbs |
| erpressen | to blackmail |
| erpressen | to extort |
| erpressen | to suppress |
| durch Skandalandrohung erpressen | to blackmail |
| erpressen | to repress |
| durch Skandalandrohung erpressen | to extord |
| erpressen | to extord |
| erpressen | to inhibit |
| erpressen | to oppress |
| erpressen | to stifle |
| erpressen | to squelch |
| Sprachgebrauch | usage |
| jdn. erpressen | to hold sb. to ransom |
| Zahlreiche Schiffe wurden von Piraten angegriffen und festgehalten und die Besatzungen gefangen genommen, um Lösegeld für ihre Freilassung zu erpressen. | Numerous ships have been attacked and detained by pirates, who hold the crew hostage until a ransom is paid for their release. |