extorted

Meanings

• Verb

  Obtained by use of force or threat.

  - "The mafia extorted protection money from local businesses."
  - "He was extorted by the gangsters and forced to hand over his valuables."

• Transitive verb

  Obtain (something) by force or threat.

  - "The thieves extorted money from the rich businessman."
  - "The kidnappers extorted a large ransom from the family."

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Synonyms

exact , tear , wrench , wring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extorted
torment , fortament , comportment

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Variants

List of all variants of extorted that leads to same result
extort , extorted , extorter , extorters , extorting , extortive , extorts

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Etymology

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From Old French extorner, from ex- 'out' + torner 'turn'.

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Trivia

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1. Extortion was a common practice in medieval Europe, with toll collectors and tax collectors often engaging in it.

2. The term 'extortion' comes from the Latin word 'extorquere', which means 'to wring out'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blackmail: Blackmail is a form of extortion that involves threatening to reveal damaging information about a person unless they pay a sum of money or meet other demands.

2. Protection racketeering: Protection racketeering is a form of extortion where a criminal group offers to protect a business or individual from harm in exchange for a regular payment.

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Culture

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Extortion is a criminal act that involves obtaining something of value through force, coercion, or deception. It is often associated with organized crime, but it can also occur in various other contexts, such as business or politics. Extortion has been a theme in literature and art, with many works exploring the psychological and moral implications of the act.

How to Memorize "extorted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of forcing someone to give you something they don't want to give. Imagine a person holding a gun to someone else's head and demanding money.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extorted' with the concept of force or coercion. Remember that it is a criminal act where someone obtains something by threatening or using force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'extorted' with the word 'extortment', which sounds similar and helps reinforce the meaning.

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