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extorting


Meanings
  • Verb

    Obtaining something, especially money, through coercion or intimidation.


Synonyms

exact , tear , wrench , wring
Rhymes
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tormenting , reporting , boring
Variants
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extort , extorted , extorter , extorters , extorting , extortive , extorts
Forms
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extorts, extorted, extorting


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'extorquere', meaning 'to wring out'.


Trivia
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  1. Extortion was a common practice during the Middle Ages, with merchants and travelers often being extorted by bandits and highwaymen.

  2. The word 'extort' comes from the Latin word 'extorquere', which means 'to wring out' or 'to twist out'.

  3. Extortion is a crime that falls under the category of economic crimes and is often investigated by financial crime units.


Related Concepts
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  1. Blackmail: Blackmail is a form of extortion where a person threatens to reveal confidential information about someone unless they receive payment or other concessions.

  2. Protection Racket: A protection racket is an extortion scheme where individuals or organizations are forced to pay for 'protection' against threats or violence.


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Extorting has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, often portraying the negative consequences of using coercion or intimidation to obtain something. One famous example is Shakespeare's play 'Measure for Measure', where the character Angelo extorts money and sex from Isabella.

How to Memorize "extorting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person using threats or intimidation to obtain money or other valuable items.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'extorting' with the idea of coercion or intimidation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word 'extorquere' and associating it with 'wringing out' money.


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