Extort(verb)
Force someone to give money or something valuable by threatening or intimidating them.
Hindi meaning:उगाही करना
Synonyms: Blackmail, Coerce, Extract, Wrest
Antonyms: Donate, Give, Grant, Offer
Example: The gang tried to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Trick to remember: EX + TORT = torture karke paisa nikalwana, yani extort.
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