to extort
01
歪める, 操作する
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
例
Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context.
批評家たちは、その記者が文脈から外れた引用を継続的に歪めることで、報道を歪めていたと主張した。
During the trial, the defense attorney extorted eyewitness testimony to paint his client in a more innocent light.
裁判中、弁護側弁護士は依頼人をより無実に見せるために目撃者の証言を歪めた。
02
強要する, 力ずくで奪う
to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force
例
Mobsters were known to extort " protection money " from shop owners by threatening violence if they did n't pay up.
マフィアは、支払わない場合には暴力を振るうと脅して店の所有者から「保護料」を強要することで知られていました。
Workers claimed their employer had extorted unpaid overtime by threatening to fire anyone who complained.
労働者たちは、雇用主が苦情を言う者を解雇すると脅して、未払いの残業代を強要したと主張した。
