Extorting Meaning in English
word · lemma: extort
Definition
Forcing someone to give you money, information, or something valuable by threatening or intimidating them.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/legal; often used in contexts of crime or corruption. Typically followed by 'money', 'information', or 'favors'. Not the same as 'blackmail' (which usually involves revealing secrets), though the two can overlap.
Spanish: extorsionarPortuguese (BR): extorquirPortuguese (PT): extorquirChinese (Simplified): 敲诈 - 勒索Chinese (Traditional): 勒索 - 勒詐Hindi: ज़बरदस्ती वसूली करना - उगाही करनाArabic: ابتزازBengali: চাঁদাবাজি করা - জোরপূর্বক আদায় করাRussian: вымогатьJapanese: 恐喝するVietnamese: tống tiền - tống extort (mạnh bạo lấy) - cưỡng épKorean: 갈취하다Turkish: zorla almak - haraç almakUrdu: بھتہ لینا - زبردستی وصول کرناIndonesian: memeras
Example Sentences
He was caught extorting money from local businesses.
basic
The criminal was extorting people with threats.
basic
He’s been extorting favors from his coworkers by threatening to tell their boss.
natural
She denies ever extorting anyone, despite the evidence.
natural
People living in fear because someone is extorting them should seek help.
natural
They admitted to extorting secrets from officials.
basic