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Blackmailer: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackmailer

 

[ ˈblækˌmeɪlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal behavior

A person who demands money or other benefits from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

Synonyms

blackguard, extortionist

Examples of usage

  • The blackmailer threatened to release the photos if she didn't pay up.
  • The blackmailer was arrested and charged with extortion.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

A person who uses threats or coercion to compel someone to do something against their will.

Synonyms

bully, coercionist, manipulator

Examples of usage

  • The blackmailer forced him to do things he didn't want to do.
  • She felt like a blackmailer when she manipulated her friend into helping her.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackmailer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chantagista

🇮🇳 ब्लैकमेलर

🇩🇪 Erpresser

🇮🇩 pemeras

🇺🇦 шантажист

🇵🇱 szantażysta

🇯🇵 恐喝者 (きょうかつしゃ)

🇫🇷 maître chanteur

🇪🇸 chantajista

🇹🇷 şantajcı

🇰🇷 협박자 (脅迫者)

🇸🇦 مبتز

🇨🇿 vyděrač

🇸🇰 vydierač

🇨🇳 敲诈者 (qiāozhà zhě)

🇸🇮 izsiljevalec

🇮🇸 hótunarmaður

🇰🇿 шантажшы

🇬🇪 მძარცველი

🇦🇿 şantajçı

🇲🇽 chantajista

Etymology

The term 'blackmailer' originated in the mid-16th century, derived from 'black' meaning evil or harmful, and 'male,' which is related to speech or conversation. It originally referred to a person who extorted money by threatening to expose secrets or damaging information.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,020 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.