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pluck vs extort

extort vs pluck

pluck is a noun but extort is not a noun.

pluck and extort both are verbs.

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

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