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单词 extorsively
释义

extort /iks-törtˈ/

transitive verb
  1. To wring out
  2. To gain or draw out (money, a promise, etc) by compulsion or violence
adjective
  1. Extorted
  2. Wrongfully obtained
ORIGIN: L extorquēre, extortum, from ex- out, and torquēre to twist

extorsˈive adjective

Serving or tending to extort

extorsˈively adverb

extortˈer noun

extortion /-törˈshən/ noun

  1. Illegal securing of money by compulsion or violence
  2. Something which is extorted

extorˈtionary adjective

Relating to or implying extortion

extorˈtionate adjective

  1. (of a price) extremely high
  2. (of a person) using extortion
  3. Oppressive
  4. Exacting, demanding too much

extorˈtionately adverb

extorˈtionist or extorˈtioner noun

Someone who practises extortion

extortˈive adjective

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