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blackmail

[blak-meyl] / ˈblækˌmeɪl /
NOUN
intimidation for money; money to quiet informer
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This exemplary service failed to account for her disturbingly poor judgment, risking blackmail and conflict-of-interest allegations, since the Atlanta Police Department appears before her court; nor her lack of candor to the court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

In a brief statement to the press before surrendering to police at the senate premises, Estrada described the charges as part of an attempt to blackmail him.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Part of Ashley’s story is using the video of the fight between Josh and Lindsay as blackmail to get health insurance so she can afford treatment for her endometriosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“They are applying a blackmail tactic,” said Richard Moncrieff, a regional analyst with the International Crisis Group, a Brussels-based think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Opening the cereal box, Bridge heard Alex say, “You don’t know what blackmail is?”

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead




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