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extorting

/ɪkˈstɔːtɪŋ/

/ɪkˈstɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

extortverb

extorting

Gerund

extorted

Past Simple

extorted

Past Participle

extorting

Gerund

/ɪkˈstɔːt/

/ɪkˈstɔrt/

The criminals tried to extort money from the businessman.

Преступники пытались вымогать деньги у бизнесмена.

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.