1. obtains something from someone by force, threats, or coercion
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'extort'

Examples

• The criminal extorts money from local business owners by threatening violence.
• She extorts confidential information from her colleagues using personal secrets.
• The gang extorts protection money from shopkeepers in the neighborhood.
• He extorts promises from his friends through emotional manipulation.
• The corrupt official extorts bribes from contractors seeking permits.
• They extort payment by threatening to release embarrassing photos.