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The correct spelling is extort.

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verb

IPA: /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/

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The correct spelling is extort. To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity For example: "to extort a promise"

Usage Examples

to extort a promise

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity
  2. 2.To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.
  3. 3.To twist outwards.

adjective

  1. 1.Wrongfully obtained.

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