1. demanded and obtained something, especially a payment, penalty, or effort
Usage: past tense of ‘exact’

Examples

• The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects.
• The coach exacted strict discipline from all players.
• The storm exacted a terrible toll on the coastal town.
• She exacted revenge on those who had wronged her.
• The difficult course exacted maximum effort from students.
• The judge exacted a harsh penalty for the crime.