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extort
verb(ex-tort)
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms: wring from,
extort
verb(ex-tort)
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Synonyms: gouge, rack, squeeze, wring,
Examples:
They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss.
extort
verb(ex-tort)
obtain through intimidation

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