Extort
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Extort [ik-stawrt]

VERB

VERB

  • To obtain from a person by force or intimidation.

  • To take illegally by use of one's power or office.

Example

"Sunil was arrested for extorting bribes and other benefits."

"His friend extorted him by threatening to expose the crime committed by him."

Synonyms

Exact, Wrest, Wring, Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract

Antonyms

Forfeit, Give