EXTORT

[ex.tort] vt [L extortus, pp. of extorquere to wrench out, extort, fr. ex- + torquere to twist--more at torture] (1529): to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power: wring; also: to gain esp. by ingenuity or compelling argument syn see educe -- ex.tort.er n -- ex.tor.tive adj