BLACKMAIL
Scrabble letter values: B3L1A1C3K5M3A1I1L1 = 19
Definition
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information.
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats. — synonyms: blackjack, pressure
- verb obtain through threats.
Examples
- “He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud.”