extort in German
extort in German is erpressen, abnötigen — extort means to obtain money or something else by threats, force, or abuse of power.
extort in German
erpressen
(transitive) To take or seize from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity.
abnötigen
(transitive) To take or seize from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity.
What does "extort" mean?
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verb To obtain money or something else by threats, force, or abuse of power.
"The gang tried to extort money from local shop owners."
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extort in a sentence
- The gang tried to extort money from local shop owners.
- He was accused of trying to extort a confession from the suspect.
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What is "extort" in German?
"extort" in German is erpressen, abnötigen. extort means: To obtain money or something else by threats, force, or abuse of power.
How do you use "extort" in a sentence?
Example: "The gang tried to extort money from local shop owners." In German, "extort" is erpressen, abnötigen.
Are there other ways to say "extort" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "extort": erpressen, abnötigen.
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