Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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extort | No | No | Yes | No |
wring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
extort (noun) | wring (noun) |
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a twisting squeeze |
extort (verb) | wring (verb) |
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get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner | twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | twist and press out of shape |
obtain through intimidation | twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid |
obtain by coercion or intimidation |