单词 | blackmail |
释义 | Word Frequency blackmail(ˈblækˌmeɪl) noun 1. the act of attempting to obtain money by intimidation, as by threats to disclose discreditable information 2. the exertion of pressure or threats, esp unfairly, in an attempt to influence someone's actions verb (transitive) 3. to exact or attempt to exact (money or anything of value) from (a person) by threats or intimidation; extort 4. to attempt to influence the actions of (a person), esp by unfair pressure or threats Derived forms blackmailer (ˈblackmailer) noun Word origin C16: see black, mail3 |
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