extort

verb/ɐjʃtuɾˈkiɾ/medium

ex·tor·quir

Definition

To obtain something from someone by force, threats, or coercion.

The gang tried to extort money from the shopkeeper.

He was accused of extorting confidential information.

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Common collocations

to extort moneyto extort goods

Do latim 'extorquere'.