ex·tort 
/ɪkˈstoɚt/ verb
ex·torts; ex·tort·ed; ex·tort·ing /ɪkˈstoɚt/ verb [+ obj] : to get (something, such as money) from a person by the use of force or threats
▪ The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims. ▪ He was arrested for extorting bribes. ▪ He claimed that the confession had been extorted (from him) by the police.
▪ The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims. ▪ He was arrested for extorting bribes. ▪ He claimed that the confession had been extorted (from him) by the police.
— ex·tort·er noun, plural ex·tort·ers [count]
