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exacted

UK
/ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktɪd/

Translations

exactverb

exacted

Past Simple

exacted
Past Simple
exacted
Past Participle
exacting
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzækt/
US
/ɪɡˈzækt/
extorquerSurtout pour de l’argent, des aveux ou des avantages obtenus par contrainte.
The corrupt official exacted bribes from local businesses.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu extorquait des pots-de-vin aux entreprises locales.
The training regimen exacts total dedication from the athletes.
Le programme d’entraînement exige une dévotion totale de la part des athlètes.
Additional translations
exacterLittéraire ou soutenu, surtout dans l’expression d’une vengeance ou d’une punition.
Synonyms
impose
require
levy
collect
extract
enforce
claim
wrest
demand

Definitions

exactverb
To demand and obtain something, especially by force or authority.
The corrupt official exacted bribes from local businesses.
To inflict or impose something, such as revenge or punishment.
The villain exacted his revenge on those who had wronged him.
To demand as necessary or indispensable; to require.
The training regimen exacts total dedication from the athletes.
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