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Blackmailer

usgb/ˈblækmeɪlər/Volume
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Negative Connotation

The term 'blackmailer' carries a negative moral judgment and implies criminal activity.

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The politician was ruined after being exposed as a blackmailer.
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Emotional Impact

Victims or subjects of a blackmailer may experience fear, shame, or anger.

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He felt a surge of panic upon receiving the blackmailer's latest demands.
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Secrecy Element

'Blackmailer' implies the use of secrets or private information as leverage.

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The blackmailer knew things about her past she thought were hidden.
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