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Past tense for to obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
“I did not know that the governor and his cronies were attempting to use the process to extort money and favors in a brazen pay-to-play scheme.”
Past tense for to draw out or bring out
“The supplicant strives to extort a response from the sacred powers by the extravagance and extremity of his suffering, by calling and crying upon them, or standing mute in an anguish of desire.”
Past tense for to bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure
Past tense for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Past tense for to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
Past tense for to demand and enforce the performance or payment of of
Past tense for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
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