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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈblækmeɪl/
blackmail means: Demanding money or favours by threatening to reveal private information that could harm someone.
noun
Demanding money or favours by threatening to reveal private information that could harm someone.
- She reported the blackmail to the police.
- He demanded money through blackmail.
- The private photos became part of a blackmail attempt.
verb
To make someone give you money or favors by threatening to tell others their secrets.
- Someone tried to blackmail me.
- He blackmailed his boss with private photos.
- They threatened to blackmail her unless she gave them money.
Questions about blackmail
What does blackmail mean?
Demanding money or favours by threatening to reveal private information that could harm someone.
What is blackmail in other languages?
Türkçe: şantaj · Español: chantaje · Français: chantage · Deutsch: Erpressung · Italiano: ricatto · 日本語: 恐喝
How do you pronounce blackmail?
It is pronounced /ˈblækmeɪl/.
How do you use blackmail in a sentence?
She reported the blackmail to the police. He demanded money through blackmail.
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