Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Extort.
Extort - 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)
gougeracksqueezewringHypernyms (Closely Related)
fleecegazumphookoverchargepluckplumerobsoaksurchargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wring fromHypernyms (Closely Related)
obtainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extort - as an adjective
Wrongfully obtained.
Example Sentences
"The kidnapper tried to extort money from the victim's family."
"The corrupt official used his position to extort bribes from businessmen."
"The gang members threatened to extort protection money from local shop owners."
"The blackmailer attempted to extort compromising photographs from the celebrity."
"He was arrested for trying to extort confidential information from his former employer."
Word Game Points
Is EXTORT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extort is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTORT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is EXTORT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extort is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTORT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is EXTORT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extort is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTORT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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