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extort

British pronunciation/ɛkstˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ɛkˈstɔɹt/
to extort
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

synonyms : wring from
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2

to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force

synonyms : gouge
rack
squeeze
wring
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3

obtain through intimidation

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Examples
1. Smaller gangs battle over drug territory and extort local businesses.
2. His dad is being extorted.
3. So you're extorting people now?
4. You could extort.
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