EXTORT


Meaning of EXTORT in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

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

Corrupt government officials were ~ing money from him...

Her kidnapper ~ed a ?175,000 ransom for her release.

= extract

VERB: V n from n, V n

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