ex'tortive
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extort (ɪkˈstɔːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to secure (money, favours, etc) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority |
| 2. | to obtain by importunate demands: the children extorted a promise of a trip to the zoo |
| 3. | to overcharge for (something, esp interest on a loan) |
| [C16: from Latin extortus wrenched out, from extorquēre to wrest away, from torquēre to twist, wrench] | |
| ex'torter | |
| —n | |
| ex'tortive | |
| —adj | |
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