extort | Definition of extort

Synonyms and Antonyms of extort

to get (as money) by the use of force or threats

a school bully who was used to extorting lunch money from weaker kids

Synonyms of extort

exact, wrest, wring

Words Related to extort

bleed, fleece, gouge, milk, skin, squeeze

cheat, gyp, racketeer, swindle

coerce, compel, force