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extort

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɔːt, ɛk-/

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Definition of extort

verb

[with object]
  • obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means:he attempted to extort money from the company

Derivatives

extorter

noun

extortive

adjective

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin extort- 'wrested', from the verb extorquere, from ex- 'out' + torquere 'to twist'

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