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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extorted
exacted
Verb
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Three days later, the Ukrainians exacted their revenge.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Extorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extorted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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