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extort vs pluck

pluck vs extort

extort is not a noun while pluck is a noun.

extort and pluck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extort No No Yes No
pluck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pluck is a hypernym of extort; that is, pluck is a word with a broader meaning than extort:
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • pluck: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of extort include fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.
extort (noun) pluck (noun)
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
extort (verb) pluck (verb)
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner pull or pull out sharply
obtain by coercion or intimidation look for and gather
obtain through intimidation pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
strip of feathers
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Difference between extort and pluck

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