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Extorted From Crossword Clue

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99%11Exact Match!
noun

• extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

verb

• exert pressure on someone through threats

• obtain through threats

98%4Exact Match!
verb

• lose blood from one's body

• draw blood

• get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

• be diffused

• drain of liquid or steam

27%5Extorted
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

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