How do you pronounce extort?

extort is pronounced as /ɪkˈstɔːrt/.

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extort

💰extort

verb

/ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extol extortion

Meaning

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

Example Sentences

The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.

Example Expressions

extort a confession

Synonyms

blackmail, coerce, force, demand, squeeze

Antonyms

offer, give, volunteer

Collocations

extort money, extort confession, extort payment, extort bribe

More Example Sentences

How do you feel when you read the news of extortion in the newspaper?

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