blackmailed

[US]/blækˈmɔːld/
[UK]/blækmālɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. extorsionar dinero o información de alguien amenazando con revelar información dañina o embarazosa sobre ellos.

Phrases & Collocations

blackmail attempt

intento de chantaje

successful blackmail

chantaje exitoso

threat of blackmail

amenaza de chantaje

escape from blackmail

escape del chantaje

blackmail scandal

escándalo de chantaje

Example Sentences

she was blackmailed into silence about the incident.

ella fue extorsionada para guardar silencio sobre el incidente.

he felt helpless after being blackmailed by his ex-partner.

se sintió impotente después de ser extorsionado por su ex pareja.

the police are investigating a case of someone being blackmailed.

la policía está investigando un caso de extorsión.

she feared her secrets would be used against her if she was blackmailed.

temía que sus secretos fueran utilizados en su contra si era extorsionada.

blackmailed victims often feel ashamed and isolated.

las víctimas de extorsión a menudo se sienten avergonzadas y aisladas.

he blackmailed her with compromising photos.

la extorsionó con fotos comprometedoras.

after being blackmailed, she decided to go to the authorities.

después de ser extorsionada, decidió acudir a las autoridades.

they threatened to blackmail him if he didn't comply.

amenazaron con extorsionarlo si no se ajustaba.

blackmailed individuals often require legal assistance.

las personas extorsionadas a menudo requieren asistencia legal.

he was blackmailed for a large sum of money.

fue extorsionado por una gran suma de dinero.

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