extort

/ik-ˈstȯrt/

Latin extortus, past participle of extorquēre to wrench out, extort, from ex- + torquēre to twist

verb

  1. to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring; also : to gain especially by ingenuity or compelling argument

educe evoke elicit extract extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved. educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent. evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.