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(extortion - the obtaining of property from another induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force or violence)

"The kidnappers tried to extort money from the victim's family."

"Police may not extort or coerce a confession to a crime."

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When the Devil says You shall extort bonds what is the meaning of the word extort?

to obtain by threat or violence


How would you use extort in a sentence?

the robber extorted the money from the cashier.


Can you use extort in a sentence?

Extort vast sums of money both before and after the hazardous journeys they arrange.


What is a 6 letter word that means extort?

compel, coerce


Where can a person find a list of synonyms for the word extort?

If you are using Microsoft Word, synonyms can be found by highlighting and right-clicking the word "extort". Alternatively, online dictionary sites such as Thesaurus, Synonym and Synonyms can be used.


How do you spell extort?

Extort is correct.


Sentence for extort?

The man extorted the money by telling the citizens, "Dont move, and nobody gets hurt."


What is the word for Rips off money from?

To 'rip off money' is to rob, to steal, to extort.


What is a sentence using the word extortion?

Demanding money while threatening legal action can be considered an act of extortion. Extortion and bribery are often the same crime when it involves the awarding of government contracts.


What is the root word of extortionist?

The root word of "extortionist" is "extort," which means to obtain something through threats or force.


What is a sentence with blackguard?

The knight was considered a blackguard for changing sides in the conflict.


Extract instill deduce elicit extort which one don't belong?

The word that doesn't belong is "extort." While "extract," "instill," "deduce," and "elicit" all involve the process of drawing out or obtaining information or qualities in a non-coercive manner, "extort" refers to obtaining something through coercion or force, making it fundamentally different from the others.