extort

1. V-T If someone extorts money from you, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means. 勒索

Corrupt government officials were extorting money from him. 腐败的政府官员那时正向他勒索钱财。

Her kidnapper extorted a $175,000 ransom for her release. 绑架者勒索175,000美元作为释放她的赎金。