verb
- obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Usage: present participle of extort
Examples
- The criminals were extorting money from local businesses.
- He was accused of extorting information from witnesses.
- The gang has been extorting protection fees for years.
- She reported someone was extorting her with embarrassing photos.
- The corrupt official was extorting bribes from contractors.
- They were extorting confessions through intimidation.