v. Function: verb
1 to obtain something by pressure or intimidation FF1C; racketeers extorting protection money FF1E;
Synonyms: exact, gouge, pinch, screw, shake down, squeeze, wrench, wrest, wring; compare CHEAT , FLEECE 1
Related Words: demand; coerce, force; extract, get, obtain, secure; bleed, fleece, skin
Idioms: bleed one white, make one pay through the nose, put the screws to
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Synonyms: EDUCE 1, elicit, evince, evoke, extract, milk