Definition of: extort

(ik·stôrt′) v.t.
To obtain from a person by violence, threat, oppression, or abuse of authority; wring; wrest. See synonyms under STEAL. [<L extortus, pp. of extorquere <ex- out + torquere twist]
—ex·tort′er noun
—ex·tor′tive adjective

Most often used phrases:

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'extort' used in domains:

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extortionletter.com

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Definition of: extort

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