EXACTION
/ɪɡˈzækʃən/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of EXACTION
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force
"the exaction to tribute or of obedience"
Extortion.
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Examples of EXACTION in a Sentence
- "the exaction to tribute or of obedience"
Word Details
Is EXACTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXACTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXACTION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXACTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | a | c | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXACTION
100 words from the letters in EXACTION
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How to Use EXACTION in Word Games
EXACTION is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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