Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Extorted.
Extorted - as a verb
Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gouge7rack10squeeze25wring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wring fromHypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He extorted money from his unsuspecting victims."
"The gang extorted businesses for protection money."
"The corrupt official extorted bribes from local contractors."
"The blackmailer extorted confidential information from the company executive."
"The criminal gang extorted a large sum of money from the wealthy businessman."
Word Game Points
Is EXTORTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extorted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTORTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXTORTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extorted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTORTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is EXTORTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extorted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTORTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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