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Meaning
Verb
●
To take or
seize
from an
unwilling
person by physical
force
,
menace
,
duress
,
torture
, or any
undue
or
illegal
exercise
of power or ingenuity.
●
In Law:
To
obtain
by means of
the
offense
of extortion.
●
In Medicine & Ophthalmology:
To
twist
outwards.
Adj
●
Wrongfully obtained.
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Origin
extort
English
extortus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Blackmail
Swindle
Defraud
Steal
Coerce
Embezzle
Intimidate
Bilk
Bribe
Rob
Enslave
Harass
Trample
Expropriate
Imprison
Launder
Exploit
Manipulate
Scam
Evict
Seize
Kidnap
Deceive
Snatch
Dissuade
Hijack
Entrap
Conceal
Plunder
Siphon
Pillage
Confiscate
Dupe
Solicit
Kill
Hide
Compel
Punish
Defend
Condemn
Evade
Subvert
Protect
Salvage
Gouge
Loot
Lure
Oust
Threaten
Naturalize
Exempt
Repatriate
Insult
Falsify
Rescue
Penalize
Win Back
More
Rhymes
Snort
Quart
Thwart
Exhort
Extort
Contort
Worrywart
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