extort /iks-törtˈ/

1. To wring out
2. To gain or draw out (money, a promise, etc) by compulsion or violence

1. Extorted
2. Wrongfully obtained

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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