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Exact (Verb)

Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Exacting a heavy price from the inhabitants, the extreme weather conditions forced many to leave the area.
The disease exacted its toll on the population, leaving many homeless and without access to basic necessities.
Years of overfishing have exacted a severe penalty on the local ecosystem.
The lengthy commute exacted a toll on her physical and mental health.
Her decades-long fight for justice finally exacted its price as she passed away before seeing the outcome.

Claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The city council will exact a heavy fine from the company for violating environmental regulations.
She decided to exact revenge on her cheating ex-boyfriend by sabotaging his new relationship.
The corrupt government official tried to exact a bribe from the businessman in exchange for a permit.
As a manager, she was known for being tough and exacting higher standards from her team.
The tax authority will exact a higher tax rate from companies that evade paying their fair share.