extort

🇺🇸 /ɪkˈstɔːrt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˈstɔːt/
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verb
R

to get something from someone by using force or threats

The criminals extorted money from the store owner by threatening to harm his family.

犯罪分子通过威胁伤害店主的家人,从店主那里敲诈钱财。

translation

v. 敲诈

词形变化

3rd Present extorts
Past extorted
Perfect extorted
Progressive extorting