blackmail

Noun
  1. Extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information (synset 100786252)
    is a type of: extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
Verb
  1. Exert pressure on someone through threats (synset 202587158)
    is a type of: act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect
    same as: blackjack, pressure
  2. Obtain through threats (synset 202246549)
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    is a type of: extort - obtain through intimidation

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