Usage Note
Erpresser is the agent noun from erpressen; the feminine form is Erpresserin. It appears frequently in crime reporting and is neutral in register — neither too formal nor too colloquial.
Examples
"Der Erpresser forderte eine hohe Summe für das gestohlene Material."
Natural Translation
The blackmailer demanded a large sum for the stolen material.
Literal Translation
The blackmailer demanded a high sum for the stolen material.
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