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fleece vs extort

extort vs fleece

fleece is a noun but extort is not a noun.

fleece and extort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fleece Yes No Yes No
extort No No Yes No
As verbs, extort is a hyponym of fleece; that is, extort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fleece:
  • fleece: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other hyponyms of fleece include gouge, rack, squeeze, wring.
fleece (noun) extort (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
fleece (verb) extort (verb)
shear the wool from get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
rip off; ask an unreasonable price obtain by coercion or intimidation
obtain through intimidation
Difference between fleece and extort

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