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to extort
01
extorsionar
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
Ejemplos
Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context.
Los críticos argumentaron que la reportera había estado sesgando su cobertura al extorsionar continuamente citas fuera de contexto.
During the trial, the defense attorney extorted eyewitness testimony to paint his client in a more innocent light.
Durante el juicio, el abogado defensor extorsionó el testimonio de un testigo para presentar a su cliente de una manera más inocente.
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extorsionar
to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force
Ejemplos
Mobsters were known to extort " protection money " from shop owners by threatening violence if they did n't pay up.
Se sabía que los mafiosos extorsionaban dinero de protección a los dueños de tiendas amenazando con violencia si no pagaban.
Workers claimed their employer had extorted unpaid overtime by threatening to fire anyone who complained.
Los trabajadores afirmaron que su empleador había extorsionado horas extras no pagadas amenazando con despedir a cualquiera que se quejara.
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