extorquer

Senses

1. 1.

   to extort

   to obtain something from someone by force, threats, or coercion

Examples

• "Les gangsters ont extorqué une rançon à la famille."

  The gangsters extorted a ransom from the family.

• "On lui a extorqué de l'argent sous la menace."

  Money was extorted from him under threat.

• "Le politicien a été accusé d'extorquer des faveurs à ses subordonnés."

  The politician was accused of extorting favors from his subordinates.

Usage

Formal and legal register. Commonly constructed with a direct object (money, favors, information) and often with 'à' to indicate the victim. Related noun: extorsion.