exacted

[US]/[ɪkˈzæktɪd]/
[UK]/[ɪkˈzæktɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of exact)To demand and receive payment; to obtain by force or pressure.; To extract or obtain with difficulty.; To demand strictly; to insist upon.

Phrases & Collocations

exacted a toll

exacted revenge

exacted payment

exacted promises

exacted obedience

exacted price

exacted duty

exacted confession

exacted influence

exacted concessions

Example Sentences

the police exacted a heavy toll from the smugglers.

he exacted revenge for years after the betrayal.

the company exacted a promise of loyalty from its employees.

the landlord exacted a strict code of conduct from the tenants.

the government exacted new taxes on imported goods.

she exacted a confession from the suspect after hours of questioning.

the contract exacted a penalty for late payments.

the king exacted justice on those who defied his rule.

the artist exacted a detailed portrait from the model.

the software exacted a significant performance improvement.

the team exacted a commitment from all members to meet deadlines.

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