GREENMAILS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Greenmails.
Greenmails - as a noun
(corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business
Example Sentences
"He greenmails his competitors by threatening to expose their secrets."
"The businessman was accused of engaging in greenmails to gain control of the company."
"The company resorted to greenmails in order to prevent a hostile takeover."
"Investors filed a lawsuit against the company for engaging in greenmails."
"The company's shares plummeted after rumors of greenmails surfaced."
Word Game Points
Is GREENMAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, greenmails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GREENMAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GREENMAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, greenmails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGREENMAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is GREENMAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, greenmails is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGREENMAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
