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Definition extort in American English

extort verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪkˈstɔrt/
1

to illegally get money or information from someone by using force or threats

Example

Gangsters have been extorting money from local businessmen.

Synonyms and related words
abduct abet aid and abet
Definition extort in American English