Extorted

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of extort form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

wrench abstract and annex appeal to appropriate

Example

"He extorted a large amount of money from her."

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