Web definitions for blackmail - exert pressure on someone through threats
Noun
1. blackmail - extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
Verb
1. blackmail - exert pressure on someone through threats
blackjack, pressure
act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
2. blackmail - obtain through threats
crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offense, offence - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
extort - obtain through intimidation
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