extorting

Verb

Present participle of extort. To obtain something, especially money, through force or threats.

ریشه

Late Middle English from Latin 'extortus', past participle of 'extorquere', from 'ex-' 'out of' + 'torquere' 'to twist'.

مثال

• He is extorting money from the businessman.
• She is extorting the police officer.
• The kidnappers are extorting a ransom for the businessman's release.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Extorting money Extorting confession Extorting information Extorting funds