dictionary.ptextortverbgeneral usecommon/ɐjʃtuɾˈkiɾ/ex·tor·quirPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To obtain something from someone by force, threats, or coercion.Usage examples“The gang tried to extort money from the shopkeeper.”“He was accused of extorting confidential information.”SynonymscoerceblackmailCommon combinationsto extort moneyto extort goods
To obtain something from someone by force, threats, or coercion.Usage examples“The gang tried to extort money from the shopkeeper.”“He was accused of extorting confidential information.”SynonymscoerceblackmailCommon combinationsto extort moneyto extort goods