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EXTORSIVE

\ɛkstˈɔːsɪv], \ɛkstˈɔːsɪv], \ɛ_k_s_t_ˈɔː_s_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of EXTORSIVE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Serving to extort.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Tending to draw from by compulsion.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Having the quality of drawing by violent means.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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