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extorting

/ɪkˈstɔːtɪŋ/

/ɪkˈstɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

extortverb

extorting

Gerund

extorted

Past Simple

extorted

Past Participle

extorting

Gerund

/ɪkˈstɔːt/

/ɪkˈstɔrt/

extorquerPar la menace, la violence ou des moyens abusifs ; registre courant.

The criminal was arrested for attempting to extort money from the local business owner.

Le criminel a été arrêté pour avoir tenté d’extorquer de l’argent au commerçant local.

Additional translations

soutirerS’emploie surtout pour de l’argent ou des informations obtenus par pression ; moins juridique que « extorquer ».

Synonyms

extortverb

To obtain something, especially money, through force, threats, or other unfair means.

The criminal was arrested for attempting to extort money from the local business owner.

To compel a person to give something or to act through violence, intimidation, or abuse of authority.

The gang extorted the shopkeeper into paying protection fees.