Extort Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Extort

Meaning 1 : get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

    Synonyms : wring from
Meaning 2 : obtain by coercion or intimidation

    Example : They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss

    Synonyms : gouge,  rack,  squeeze,  wring
Meaning 3 : obtain through intimidation


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