extort

(verb) obtain through intimidation.

(verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation. Synonyms: squeeze, rack, gouge, wring. Examples: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss." "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him."

(verb) get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner. Synonyms: wring from.