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blackmail

19 points English 9 letters Common Commonness #4,955 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

verb

obtain through threats

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/blˈækmˌeɪl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural blackmails

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

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