What is "blackmail" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "blackmail": extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

Noun

Meaning of "blackmail": exert pressure on someone through threats

Verb

Meaning of "blackmail": obtain through threats

Verb

Synonyms:

extortion, bribe, ransom, protection, tribute, exaction, payoff, hush money, slush fund, bribery, milking, extort, coerce, badger, ransom, force, demand, compel, milk, shake, threaten, squeeze, exact, bleed, hold to ransom, put the shake on, shake down,

Antonyms:

give, save,