Exhort vs. Extort
Exhort
Definition
Exhort is a verb that means to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Extort
Definition
Extort is a verb that means to obtain something, especially money, through force or threats.
Example
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The coach exhorted the team to give their best effort during the game.
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Parents often exhort their children to study hard for their future.
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The speaker exhorted the audience to take action against climate change.
Example
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He was arrested for trying to extort information from a witness.
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The hacker threatened to release sensitive data to extort a ransom from the company.
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The criminals attempted to extort money from the business owner.
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