extorts

[US]/ɪkˈstɔːts/
[UK]/ɪkˈstɔrts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.obtains something through force or threats; twists or distorts

Phrases & Collocations

extorts money

extorts information

extorts favors

extorts support

extorts power

extorts resources

extorts trust

extorts loyalty

extorts concessions

extorts compliance

Example Sentences

the criminal extorts money from local businesses.

she extorts valuable information from her competitors.

the gang extorts protection fees from shop owners.

he was arrested for extorting funds from investors.

the hacker extorts sensitive data from companies.

they extort bribes from government officials.

the blackmailer extorts his victims through threats.

she was accused of extorting favors from her colleagues.

he extorts money by using fear tactics.

the organization extorts donations under false pretenses.

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