Meaning of the German Word "Erpressen"

erpressen

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To demand and obtain something, often by force or authority.

Example Sentence

Die Entführer erpressten ein Lösegeld.

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Definition: To demand and obtain something, often by force or authority.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "erpressen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "erpressen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "erpressen" belong to?

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