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obtain vs extort

extort vs obtain

obtain and extort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtain No No Yes No
extort No No Yes No
As verbs, extort is a hyponym of obtain; that is, extort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obtain:
  • obtain: come into possession of
  • extort: get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
obtain (verb) extort (verb)
receive a specified treatment (abstract) get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
come into possession of obtain by coercion or intimidation
be valid, applicable, or true obtain through intimidation
Difference between obtain and extort

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