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extorsionar

to extort

verb eks-tohr-syoh-NAHR Rare

Usage Note

Extorsionar is a formal and legal register term meaning to coerce someone into handing over money or goods through threats. The related noun is extorsión and the perpetrator is an extorsionador. Learners should not confuse it with torturar (to torture) or intimidar (to intimidate), which lack the specific financial coercion element.

Examples

"Intentaron extorsionar al empresario."

Natural Translation

They tried to extort the businessman.

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