extort (1 synonym found)

Extort has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for extort are wring from. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for extort?

A synonym for extort is wring from.

How many synonyms does extort have?

Extort has 1 synonym listed on Thesaurasize.

What does extort mean?

(v): to wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exac

Definition of extort:

(v) : to wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt; to obtain by means of the offense of extortion
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Definition of extort:

(v) : to wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt; to obtain by means of the offense of extortion
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