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extort

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'stɔːt/🇺🇸 US/ik'stɒ:t/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To obtain money, information, or a concession from someone by threats or force

勒索,敲诈,强取

adj.

Obtained by extortion or wrongful means

被勒索所得的,强取的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
torttwist, turn, wrench
=extort

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The criminals tried to extort money from local businesses.

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