What does "Blackmail" mean?

extortion by threat

Synonym: extortion, coercion Opposite: generosity, giving

"Blackmail" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

So, what is this? What, some kind of blackmail or something?

Breaking Bad S2E12

Are you blackmailing me?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E3

I think I'm being blackmailed.

Desperate Housewives S1E4

Enough with the blackmail.

Gossip Girl S1E12

"Blackmail" in TV shows & movies

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