Definition of extort

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • extort is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • extort is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • extort is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of extort


  • get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. wring from
  • obtain by coercion or intimidation (verb)

    Examples

    1. They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss

    Synonyms

    1. gouge
    2. rack
    3. squeeze
    4. wring
  • obtain through intimidation (verb)

See definition of extort in Merriam Webster