Meaning ofextortin English

Verb

1. to forcefully take something from someone; using threats
   The corrupt official tried to extort money from the local business owner.
2. to seize or extract using coercion or manipulation
   The criminal tried to extort a confession from the witness.
3. to obtain through illegal or unfair means (experts)
   The company tried to extort a large sum of money from the investor through threats.