Obtains with menaces (7)

I believe the answer is:

extorts

(Other definitions for extorts that I've seen before include "squeezes" , "Gains by threats" , "Obtains by force or intimidation" , "Obtains by coercion" , "Gains by force" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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