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blackmail

/ˈblæk.meɪl/

Translations

blackmailnoun

blackmails

He was arrested for blackmail.

Его арестовали за шантаж.

Synonyms

blackmailverb

blackmailed

Past Simple

blackmailed

Past Participle

blackmailing

Gerund

/ˈblæk.meɪl/

He tried to blackmail her with the photos.

Он пытался шантажировать её фотографиями.

Synonyms

blackmailadjective

/ˈblæk.meɪl/

Used attributively: e.g., "blackmail threats", "blackmail letter"

blackmailnoun

The act of demanding money or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

The politician was a victim of blackmail when his opponent threatened to release private emails unless he withdrew from the race.

Money, favours, or other benefit that is demanded or paid as the price for silence or non-disclosure.

They paid the blackmail to keep the story out of the newspapers.

The use of threats or pressure to coerce someone into acting against their will, whether or not money is involved.

She resorted to emotional blackmail to make him stay.

blackmailverb

To demand money or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to release her private photos.

blackmailadjective

Relating to, involving, or characteristic of blackmail.

The police uncovered a blackmail plot against the celebrity.