Amerce and Extort

Amerce

Amerce verb - Punish with an arbitrary penalty.
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Extort and amerce are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extort" instead a verb "Amerce".

Nearby Word: amercement

Extort

Extort verb - To get (as money) by the use of force or threats.
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Amerce and extort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amerce" instead a verb "Extort".

Nearby Words: extortion, extorting
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