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extort vs soak

soak vs extort

extort is not a noun while soak is a noun.

extort and soak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extort No No Yes No
soak Yes No Yes No
As verbs, soak is a hypernym of extort; that is, soak is a word with a broader meaning than extort:
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • soak: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of extort include fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, surcharge.
extort (noun) soak (noun)
washing something by allowing it to soak
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
extort (verb) soak (verb)
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner fill, soak, or imbue totally
obtain by coercion or intimidation cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
obtain through intimidation heat a metal prior to working it
become drunk or drink excessively
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
beat severely
submerge in a liquid
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Difference between extort and soak

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