extort
verb
UK/ɪkˈstɔːt/
US/ɪkˈstɔːrt/
Definitions of extort verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To obtain something through the use of force, threats, or coercion.
勒索；敲诈
The criminal organization had been extorting protection money from local businesses for years.
该犯罪组织多年来一直向当地企业勒索保护费。
He attempted to extort his rival by threatening to reveal a scandal.
他试图通过威胁揭露丑闻来勒索他的对手。
The corrupt official was found to be extorting kickbacks from contractors.
该腐败官员被发现向承包商勒索回扣。