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Blackmailing Meaning in English

word · lemma: blackmail

/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫɪŋ/
BLAK-may-ling
/blˈækmeɪlɪŋ/
BLAK-may-ling

释义

Using threats, often to reveal secret or embarrassing information, to force someone to do something or give you something.

用法与细微差别

Usually informal or legal contexts. 'Blackmailing' is illegal. Often followed by 'someone' (e.g., 'He is blackmailing her'). Do not confuse with 'bullying' (general intimidation). Can refer to emotional blackmail in relationships.

例句

He is blackmailing his boss for money.

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Blackmailing is a serious crime.

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They caught him blackmailing a politician.

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I found out she was blackmailing him with old photos.

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Stop blackmailing your brother every time he makes a mistake.

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She used emotional blackmailing to get what she wanted.

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