Grade 4

blackmail

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(black-mail) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
verb. exert pressure on someone through threats

Example Sentence

She used the note I sent her as blackmail.

Synonyms

extortion; bribery; hushmoney

Antonyms

honesty; let go

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Rhymes

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