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Definition blackmail in British English

blackmail noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈblækˌmeɪl/
1

the crime of making someone give you money or do what you want by threatening to tell people embarrassing information about them

Example

Barrett was in court, facing a charge of blackmail.

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2

the use of threats to persuade a person or government to do what you want

Example

the risk of nuclear blackmail by terrorist organizations

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Definition blackmail in British English