How To Spell extort?
How to Pronounce extort?
Correct pronunciation for the word "extort" is [ɛkstˈɔːt], [ɛkstˈɔːt], [ɛ_k_s_t_ˈɔː_t].
Definition of extort
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To practise extortion.
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To force, wrest, or obtain from unjustly, in the undue exercise of power.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for extort?
The adverb form of the word "extort" is "extortively".
What is the adjective for extort?
The adjective form of the word "extort" is "extortive".
Usage over time for extort:
This graph shows how "extort" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of extort?
The plural form of the word "extort" is "extorts"
What is the singular form of extort?
The singular form of the word "extort" is "extortion"
Synonyms for Extort:
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v.
• draw • enforce- accomplish ,
- crack down ,
- incite ,
- implement ,
- emphasize ,
- constrain ,
- execute ,
- drive ,
- commandeer ,
- apply ,
- administer ,
- exert ,
- carry out ,
- egg on ,
- dictate ,
- fulfill ,
- fortify ,
- impel ,
- hound ,
- effect ,
- expect ,
- goad ,
- administrate ,
- discharge .
- draw .
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