extort

US /ɪkˈstɔːrt/
UK /ɪkˈstɔːrt/
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勒索, 敲诈

obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means

:
He was accused of trying to extort money from the company.
他被指控试图向公司勒索钱财。
The gang used violence to extort protection money from local businesses.
该团伙使用暴力向当地企业勒索保护费。