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blackmail meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of blackmail at MeaningMonkey.org. blackmail meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

BLACKMAIL noun

Definition of blackmail (noun)

  1. extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

BLACKMAIL verb

Definition of blackmail (verb)

  1. exert pressure on someone through threats
  2. obtain through threats
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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