VERB
敲诈;勒索
If someone extorts money from you, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means.
例句
Corrupt government officials were extorting money from him...
腐败的政府官员向他敲诈钱财。
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。