勒索
lè​suǒ

to extort

  • created sense approved 勒索 · lè​suǒ · to extort — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    勒索

    lè​suǒ

    to extort

    to extort or blackmail; to use threats, violence, or other illegal means to demand money or goods from others

    勒 (literal) → 勒 · lè · to force 索 (literal) → 索 · suǒ · to demand

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