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bleed vs extort

extort vs bleed

bleed and extort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bleed No No Yes No
extort No No Yes No
As verbs, extort is a hypernym of bleed; that is, extort is a word with a broader meaning than bleed:
  • bleed: get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other hypernyms of bleed include gouge, rack, squeeze, wring.
bleed (verb) extort (verb)
lose blood from one's body get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
draw blood obtain by coercion or intimidation
drain of liquid or steam obtain through intimidation
be diffused
get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
Difference between bleed and extort

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