BLACKMAIL Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word blackmail. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BLACKMAIL
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| coercion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
| extortion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exorbitant charge • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||||||||
| intimidation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something • the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. • the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid • a communication that makes you afraid to try something | ||||||||
| blackmailing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information verb • exert pressure on someone through threats • obtain through threats | ||||||||
| blackjack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship • a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21 verb • exert pressure on someone through threats | ||||||||
| pressure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) • a force that compels • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • the state of demanding notice or attention • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • exert pressure on someone through threats | ||||||||
