Шукати
to extort
01
вимагати, маніпулювати
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
Example
Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context.
During the trial, the defense attorney extorted eyewitness testimony to paint his client in a more innocent light.
By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.
02
вимагати, вимагати гроші
to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force
Example
Workers claimed their employer had extorted unpaid overtime by threatening to fire anyone who complained.
Police suspected the hacker extorted bank account numbers and passwords from vulnerable victims using frightenting hoax messages.
03
вимагати, вимагання
obtain through intimidation
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