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verb • obtain through intimidation • obtain by coercion or intimidation • get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | Exercising power or authority to obtain compliance | ||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
| 36% | 9 | Using coercion to obtain funds | ||||||
noun • an exorbitant charge • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||||||||
Obtain By Coercion Crossword Clue
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EXTORT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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EXTORT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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6 | Use force or coercion to obtain compliance | |
7 | Using coercion to obtain funds |
