Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Extorts.
Extorts - as a verb
Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gouge7rack10squeeze25wring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wring fromHypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The criminal extorts money from innocent individuals by threatening to release their personal information."
"The corrupt politician extorts bribes from local businesses in exchange for favorable policies."
"The mafia boss extorts protection money from small businesses in the neighborhood."
"The blackmailer extorts the wealthy businessman by threatening to expose his scandalous affair."
"The gang extorts the local shop owners by demanding a share of their profits."
Word Game Points
Is EXTORTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extorts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTORTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is EXTORTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extorts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTORTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is EXTORTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extorts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTORTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
