How do you pronounce blackmail?

blackmail is pronounced as /ˈblækmeɪl/.

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blackmail

🕵️blackmail

noun, verb

/ˈblækmeɪl/

blacken Blacksmith

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example Sentences

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

Example Expressions

blackmail someone into doing something

Synonyms

extort, coerce, pressure, intimidate, threaten

Antonyms

persuade, appeal, encourage

Collocations

blackmail attempt, blackmail scheme, blackmail money, emotional blackmail

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