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Grade 4
(black-mail) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of forcing someone to pay money by threatening to reveal secrets.

Example Sentence

She used the note I sent her as blackmail.

More Example Sentences

Blackmail is illegal and very serious.

Synonyms

extortion; coercion; threat

Antonyms

honesty; let go

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Rhymes

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