Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pluck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
extort | No | No | Yes | No |
pluck (noun) | extort (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |