extort in Latin
extort in Latin is extorqueō — extort means to obtain money or something else by threats, force, or abuse of power.
extort in Latin
extorqueō
(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 Latin?
"extort" in Latin is extorqueō. 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 Latin, "extort" is extorqueō.
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