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EXTORT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word extort. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word extort. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXTORT

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wring
verbv
noun

• a twisting squeeze

verb

• twist and press out of shape

• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

exact
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact

adjective satellite

• (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct

• lacking compromising or mitigating elements

verb

• claim as due or just

• take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

gouge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves

• the act of gouging

verb

• force with the thumb

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• make a groove in

rack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

• the destruction or collapse of something

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body

• a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately

verb

• go at a rack

• stretch to the limits

• put on a rack and pinion

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• run before a gale

• fly in high wind

• draw off from the lees

• torment emotionally or mentally

• work on a rack

• seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

• place in a rack

• torture on the rack

squeeze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

tear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

• the act of tearing

verb

• fill with tears or shed tears

• separate or cause to separate abruptly

• to separate or be separated by force

• move quickly and violently

• strip of feathers

wrench
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

verb

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• make a sudden twisting motion

• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

wring from
verbv
verb

• get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

Best Hypernyms For EXTORT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for extort, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
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