Blackmailer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈblækˌmeɪlər

BLACK-may-ler

UK

blˈækmeɪlɐ

blAK-may-luh

Definition

A blackmailer is someone who threatens to reveal private information or harm another person unless they are given money or something they want.

Usage & Nuances

"Blackmailer" is formal/legal. It's often used for serious crimes. Common collocations: 'threat from a blackmailer', 'victim of a blackmailer'. Don't confuse with 'burglar' (steals property) or 'scammer' (fraudster).

• Spanish: chantajista
• Portuguese (BR): chantagista
• Portuguese (PT): chantagista
• Chinese (Simplified): 勒索者
• Chinese (Traditional): 勒索者
• Hindi: ब्लैकमेलर
• Arabic: مُبتَزّ
• Bengali: চাঁদাবাজ
• Russian: шантажист
• Japanese: 恐喝者
• Vietnamese: kẻ tống tiền
• Korean: 협박범
• Turkish: şantajcı
• Urdu: بلیک میل کرنے والا
• Indonesian: pemeras

Example Sentences

The police arrested the blackmailer last night.

basic

A blackmailer tried to get money from her.

basic

Don't answer the blackmailer's messages.

basic

The blackmailer threatened to post the photos online if he didn't pay.

natural

It's scary to realize the blackmailer knew so many details about her life.

natural

After months of threats, the blackmailer finally gave up.

natural