Meaning & use
Extort
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To obtain something, especially money, from someone through force, threats, or other unfair pressure.
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The gang tried to extort protection money from local shop owners.
He was arrested for attempting to extort a confession using blackmail.
A note on using this word
The related noun "extortion" is a specific criminal offense in most legal systems, distinct from simple theft or fraud.
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