GOUGE
Scrabble letter values: G2O1U1G2E1 = 7
Definition
- verb force with the thumb. — synonyms: force_out
- verb obtain by coercion or intimidation. — synonyms: extort, squeeze, rack, wring
- verb make a groove in. — synonyms: rout
- noun an impression in a surface (as made by a blow). — synonyms: dent, ding, nick
- noun and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves.
- noun the act of gouging.
Examples
- “gouge out his eyes”
- “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”