What does “extort” mean?
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verbto get money or something else from someone by threats or force
The gang extorted money from local shopkeepers.
Extort at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪkˈstɔrt/ · ik-STORT
How to use “extort” correctly
The adjective “extortionate” means far too expensive: “extortionate prices”.
Common phrases with “extort”
- extort money from
- extort a confession
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- blackmail
- squeeze
- wring
Word family
- extortion
- extortionate
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