Extort Definition & Meaning
extort
- verb
- obtain through intimidation
- obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
- get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
"Extort" in song lyrics
See how extort is used in real songs:
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"His idols would lock down airports and extort"
The Genius/GZA and Method Man — Gold -
"Corrupt police extort"
MF Grimm — Vultures -
"dismember the game shake down and extort"
Ras Ceylon f/ Hoodlum West, Hungry Bros — Open Fire
Words that rhyme with extort
Usage tips for "extort"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does extort mean?
- obtain through intimidation obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him" get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
- What part of speech is extort?
- Extort is a verb.
- How many definitions does extort have?
- Extort has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).