Blackmail
verb'blæk,meɪl
Noun
extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
Type of:Extortion
Verb
exert pressure on someone through threats
Type of:WorkInfluenceobtain through threats
Type of:Extort
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Similar Words
- Blackjack
- Pressure
- Blackmailer