Translation of "extort" into French

extorquer, arracher, forcer are the top translations of "extort" into French.

extort verb grammar

(transitive) To wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt. [..]

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  • extorquer

    verb

    to wrest from an unwilling person by undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity [..]

    He was a drug dealer whose hobbies include murder and extortion.

    C'était un trafiquant de drogue dont les loisirs sont assassinés et extorqués.

  • arracher

    verb

    Convictions were reportedly based on confessions extorted under torture.

    Les condamnations auraient été fondées sur des aveux arrachés sous la torture

  • forcer

    verb

    FARC-EP has maintained its control over communities, including through mobility restrictions, extortion and threats.

    Les Forces armées révolutionnaires ont maintenu leur emprise sur les populations, notamment au moyen de restrictions des déplacements, d’extorsions et de menaces.

  • Less frequent translations

    • exiger
    • soutirer
    • pressurer

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