extort
🇺🇸
/ɪkˈstɔːrt/
🇬🇧
/ɪkˈstɔːt/
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.
translation
to get something from someone by using force or threats
Word Forms
3rd Present
extorts
Past
extorted
Perfect
extorted
Progressive
extorting