Meaning Of The Word Extort

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What's The Definition Of Extort?

extort
verb: If someone extorts money from you, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means.
verb: If someone extorts something from you, they get it from you with difficulty or by using unfair means.

extort in American English
to get (money, etc.) from someone by violence, threats, misuse of authority, etc.; exact or wrest (from)
transitive verb: to wrest or wring (money, information, etc.) from a person by violence, intimidation, or abuse of authority; obtain by force, torture, threat, or the like

extort in British English
to secure (money, favours, etc) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority

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