Como Pronunciar "extorted"
word
ɛkˈstɔɹtɪd
ek-STOR-tid
ɛkstˈɔːtɪd
ek-STAWR-tid
Definição
To obtain something, especially money, by using threats, force, or pressure.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɛkˈstɔɹtɪd
Inglês Britânico
ɛkstˈɔːtɪd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ek-STOR-tid
UK
ek-STAWR-tid
Ouça em Contexto
The criminals extorted money from the shop owner.
He was extorted by someone threatening to reveal his secrets.
Information was extorted from the witness under pressure.
He felt ashamed after being extorted for months without telling anyone.