Vocabulary Entry

blackmail

|noun • verb

noun

The act of threatening to reveal damaging information about someone in order to obtain something from them.

Example Sentences

"The politician resigned after accusations of blackmail surfaced."

"She was a victim of blackmail, coerced into silence by threats."

"Blackmail is a serious crime that can lead to severe legal consequences."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tried to blackmail her into giving him money."

"The hacker attempted to blackmail the company by threatening to release sensitive data."

"It's illegal to blackmail someone for personal gain."