extorting

英 [ɪkˈstɔːtɪŋ]

美 [ɪkˈstɔːrtɪŋ]

v. 敲诈; 勒索; 强夺
extort的现在分词

柯林斯词典

VERB 敲诈;勒索
If someoneextortsmoneyfromyou, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means.
1. Corrupt government officials were extorting money from him...
  腐败的政府官员向他敲诈钱财。
2. Her kidnapper extorted a £75,000 ransom for her release.
  绑架者索要75,000英镑赎金才肯放她。
VERB 强取;逼取
If someoneextortssomethingfromyou, they get it from you with difficulty or by using unfair means.
1. Some magistrates have abused their powers of arrest to extort confessions.
  有些地方执法官滥用逮捕权进行逼供。