extort
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transitive verb \ik-ˈstȯrt\Definition of EXTORT
: to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring; also : to gain especially by ingenuity or compelling argument
— ex·tort·er noun
— ex·tor·tive \-ˈstȯr-tiv\ adjective
Examples of EXTORT
- The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.
- He was arrested for extorting bribes.
Origin of EXTORT
Latin extortus, past participle of extorquēre to wrench out, extort, from ex- + torquēre to twist — more at torture
First Known Use: 15th century
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