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2 | 28% | 5 | A way to greet or say goodbye by gripping someone's hand and moving it up and down | |
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Shake Down Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EXTORT" which means:
- verb
- • Obtain through intimidation
- • Obtain by coercion or intimidation
- • Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner adjective
- • Wrongfully obtained.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The kidnapper tried to extort money from the victim's family."
- • "The corrupt official used his position to extort bribes from businessmen."
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New York Times29 Aug 2004 | Down 10 | |
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