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extort vs fleece

fleece vs extort

extort is not a noun while fleece is a noun.

extort and fleece both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extort No No Yes No
fleece Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fleece is a hypernym of extort; that is, fleece is a word with a broader meaning than extort:
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • fleece: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of extort include gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.
extort (noun) fleece (noun)
outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
extort (verb) fleece (verb)
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner shear the wool from
obtain by coercion or intimidation rip off; ask an unreasonable price
obtain through intimidation
Difference between extort and fleece

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