extort

UK
/ɪkˈstɔːt/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrt/

Переводы

extortглагол
extorted
Прошедшее простое время
extorted
Причастие прошедшего времени
extorting
Герундий
UK
/ɪkˈstɔːt/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrt/
The criminals tried to extort money from the businessman.
Преступники пытались вымогать деньги у бизнесмена.

Определения

extortглагол
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.