extorted Definition
- 1obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means
- 2obtain something from someone by using force or threats
Using extorted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extorted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The mafia extorted money from the shopkeepers.
Example
He was being extorted for money by his ex-girlfriend.
Example
The corrupt official extorted bribes from the businessmen.
extorted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for extorted
- coerce
- intimidate
- pressure
- blackmail
- force
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Summary: extorted in Brief
The verb 'extorted' [ikˈstɔːtɪd] means to obtain something by force, threats, or other unfair means. It is often used in the context of illegal activities such as blackmail and corruption. Examples of its usage include 'The mafia extorted money from the shopkeepers' and 'He was being extorted for money by his ex-girlfriend.' Synonyms include 'coerce,' 'force,' and 'intimidate.'
