extort|extorted|extorting

那个帮派成员威胁要伤害他，企图勒索钱财。

The gang member threatened to harm him in an attempt to ___extort money.

他通过威胁手段从证人那里逼取了关键证据。

He ___extorted crucial evidence from the witness by using threats.

那个官员因向企业勒索钱财而被逮捕。

The official was arrested for ___extorting money from businesses.