Extort — synonyms, definition

1. extort (Verb)

23 synonyms

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3 definitions

extort (Verb) — (crime) obtain through intimidation.

extort (Verb) — Obtain by coercion or intimidation. ex. "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"

extort (Verb) — Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner.

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