extorted

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Definition

verb. to get (as money) by the use of force or threats

Example Sentence

They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past.

Synonyms

exact; wrest; wring; force; wrench

Antonyms

give

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Rhymes

  • courted
  • ported
  • shorted
  • snorted
  • sorted
  • sported
  • thwarted

  • aborted
  • assorted
  • contorted
  • deported
  • distorted
  • escorted
  • exhorted
  • exported
  • extorted
  • imported
  • purported
  • reported
  • resorted
  • retorted
  • supported
  • transported

  • misreported
  • unreported
  • unsupported

  • underreported