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extort

/ɪkˈstɔːrt/ American
  • v. 勒索, 敲诈, 强要
Definition
  • v. to obtain something from someone by using force or threats
Example
The gang tried to extort money from the small shop owner.
那伙人试图向那个小店主敲诈钱财。