Dictionary Check: extort

"extort" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

verb

obtain through intimidation

verb

obtain by coercion or intimidation

Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
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verb

get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

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