blackmails

[US]/blækmeɪlz/
[UK]/blkˈmɛlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The act of blackmailing someone; threatening to reveal damaging information unless they pay money.

Phrases & Collocations

accusations of blackmailing

engage in blackmail

resort to blackmail

Example Sentences

he blackmails his victims for money.

she was blackmailed into silence.

the blackmailer demanded a large sum.

they threatened to blackmail him with secrets.

he was caught trying to blackmail his boss.

blackmail is a serious crime.

the police are investigating a blackmail case.

she refused to give in to blackmail.

he felt helpless against the blackmail.

they tried to blackmail her with false information.

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