Synonyms: extort, wring from
Definition: get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms: rack, extort, wring, gouge, squeeze
Definition: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Usage: They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss; They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him
Similar words: gazump, fleece, soak, overcharge, hook, rob, pluck, plume, surcharge
Definition: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Synonyms: extort
Definition: obtain through intimidation
Similar words: take
Definition: take by force
Usage: Hitler took the Baltic Republics; The army took the fort on the hill