Blackmail
noun
The act of threatening to share someone's secret unless they do something, usually to give money.
He used her secret to blackmail her into giving him money.
Often appears as...
- engage in blackmail
- accuse of blackmail
verb
To threaten to share someone's secret unless they do something, usually to give money.
She blackmailed him by threatening to reveal his past.
Often appears as...
- blackmail somebody into doing something
- blackmail somebody with something
noun
The act of threatening to share someone's secret unless they do something, usually to give money.
He used her secret to blackmail her into giving him money.
Often appears as...
- engage in blackmail
- accuse of blackmail
verb
To threaten to share someone's secret unless they do something, usually to give money.
She blackmailed him by threatening to reveal his past.
Often appears as...
- blackmail somebody into doing something
- blackmail somebody with something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Power
Blackmail suggests one person has power over another by holding a damaging secret.
With the blackmail, he controlled her every decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Blackmail is illegal and unethical, carrying a strong negative moral judgment.
Blackmail is a crime, and culprits are viewed with disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies, blackmail is a common plot device, often resulting in suspense.
The thriller centered on a devastating act of blackmail.
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Power
Blackmail suggests one person has power over another by holding a damaging secret.
With the blackmail, he controlled her every decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Blackmail is illegal and unethical, carrying a strong negative moral judgment.
Blackmail is a crime, and culprits are viewed with disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies, blackmail is a common plot device, often resulting in suspense.
The thriller centered on a devastating act of blackmail.
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Power
Blackmail suggests one person has power over another by holding a damaging secret.
With the blackmail, he controlled her every decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Blackmail is illegal and unethical, carrying a strong negative moral judgment.
Blackmail is a crime, and culprits are viewed with disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies, blackmail is a common plot device, often resulting in suspense.
The thriller centered on a devastating act of blackmail.
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And finally, we add a spoonful of blackmail that I like to think of as a friendly nudge. When we set out to solve the issues of the world, we might want too much at once. The end of poverty, a peaceful world,
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And finally, we add a spoonful of blackmail that I like to think of as a friendly nudge. When we set out to solve the issues of the world, we might want too much at once. The end of poverty, a peaceful world,
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Falling for a Prisoner PIPE...
luck looking to correspond with single blackmail
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Quote examples
Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
Following well-established national security screening procedures and accurately informing Congress about them is not a joke or a political game. It is essential to guaranteeing that our national secrets are protected and to preventing possible blackmailing of key administration officials.
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R. Kelly
American Musician
I've been blackmailed a billion times. I've been sued for ridiculous things. At one point in my life, I was an ATM machine. But I'm used to that. You don't get used to it, but I'm used to the fact that people will do this, even your own family members, and I don't hate none of them.
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George W. Bush
American President
We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons.
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Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
The economics of the security world are all horribly, horribly nasty and are largely based on fear, intimidation and blackmail.
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Chinmayi
Indian Musician
I definitely hope women know that abuse/harassment/blackmail on social media is also a crime, and the police definitely help.
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian Politician
There was no pressure or blackmail from the U.S. I had no idea the military aid was held up.
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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
The days are gone forever when our enemies could blackmail us with nuclear bombs.
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Rhea Pillai
Indian Model
Who wants to live a life full of fights, blackmails and accusations?
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Robin Morgan
American Activist
Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love.
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Rui Patricio
Sporting cannot be subjected to fear, blackmail and threats.
Quote examples
Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
Following well-established national security screening procedures and accurately informing Congress about them is not a joke or a political game. It is essential to guaranteeing that our national secrets are protected and to preventing possible blackmailing of key administration officials.
Quote examples
R. Kelly
American Musician
I've been blackmailed a billion times. I've been sued for ridiculous things. At one point in my life, I was an ATM machine. But I'm used to that. You don't get used to it, but I'm used to the fact that people will do this, even your own family members, and I don't hate none of them.
Quote examples
George W. Bush
American President
We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons.
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Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
The economics of the security world are all horribly, horribly nasty and are largely based on fear, intimidation and blackmail.
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Chinmayi
Indian Musician
I definitely hope women know that abuse/harassment/blackmail on social media is also a crime, and the police definitely help.
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian Politician
There was no pressure or blackmail from the U.S. I had no idea the military aid was held up.
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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
The days are gone forever when our enemies could blackmail us with nuclear bombs.
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Rhea Pillai
Indian Model
Who wants to live a life full of fights, blackmails and accusations?
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Robin Morgan
American Activist
Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love.
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Rui Patricio
Sporting cannot be subjected to fear, blackmail and threats.
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