EXTORT


Meaning of EXTORT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪkstɔ:(r)t ]

( extorts, extorting, extorted)

If someone extorts money from you, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means.

Corrupt government officials were extorting money from him...

Her kidnapper extorted a £175,000 ransom for her release.

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VERB : V n from n , V n

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