blackmail

[ UK /blˈækme‍ɪl/ ]
[ US /ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫ/ ]
VERB
  1. exert pressure on someone through threats
  2. obtain through threats
NOUN
  1. extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
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How To Use blackmail In A Sentence

  • She's using her police connections to blackmail money out of me.
  • I had never heard of Susan Ivy, suspected it was the alias my blackmailer used on his account. Miracles, Inc.
  • In the ensuing litigation, this was portrayed as blackmail - a serious offence that has a maximum prison term of 14 years.
  • His mother Jacqueline resorted to emotional blackmail to try to make him stop.
  • The threat of all Darlington Catholics voting against him was the most astute piece of political blackmail I have ever seen.
  • Next thing you know, she's on "The Today Show" calling the blackmailer's bluff by tearfully going public with the pictures. CNN Transcript Jul 14, 2007
  • In other words, we can't afford to properly police copyright laws so we'll try and use emotional blackmail to keep people in line.
  • Mother wouldn't hesitate to blackmail someone for money.
  • He had film in there to blackmail a whole battalion of US military officers. BLACK EAGLES
  • The resulting film, Blackmail, was begun as a silent and then in large part reshot to take advantage of the new sound technology.
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