extol | (verb) praise, glorify, or honor | Synonyms: exalt, glorify, laud, proclaim |
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extoller | (noun) someone who communicates high praise | Synonyms: laudator, lauder |
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extolment | (noun) an expression of approval and commendation | Synonyms: congratulations, kudos, praise |
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extort | (verb) get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner | Synonyms: wring from |
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(verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation | Synonyms: gouge, rack, squeeze, wring |
(verb) obtain through intimidation | - |
extortion | (noun) the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | - |
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(noun) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) | - |
(noun) an exorbitant charge | - |
extortionate | (adjective) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | Synonyms: exorbitant, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious |
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extortionately | (adverb) to an exorbitant degree | Synonyms: exorbitantly, usuriously |
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extortioner | (noun) a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them | Synonyms: blackmailer, extortionist |
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extortionist | (noun) a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them | Synonyms: blackmailer, extortioner |
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sexton | (noun) an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects | Synonyms: sacristan |
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textolite | (noun) a laminated composite material used for electrotechnical components, inserts and bearings. | - |
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