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plume vs extort

extort vs plume

plume is a noun but extort is not a noun.

plume and extort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
extort No No Yes No
As verbs, extort is a hyponym of plume; that is, extort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than plume:
  • plume: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other hyponyms of plume include gouge, rack, squeeze, wring.
plume (noun) extort (noun)
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
plume (verb) extort (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
form a plume obtain by coercion or intimidation
clean with one's bill obtain through intimidation
deck with a plume
be proud of
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Difference between plume and extort

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