Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: blackmail

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

According to a garda witness, Mr Suchowiecka had four previous convictions, including one charge of blackmail.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/11/07/man-imprisoned-for-death-threat-at-templars-hall/

A COLCHESTER businessman who was accused of blackmail has spoke of his relief after an ongoing legal battle ended after more than three years.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23849868.colchester-frinton-manningtree-men-not-guilty-blackmail/?ref=rss

Ahemba alleged that the PDP engaged in a campaign to discredit and blackmail the judiciary by orchestrating a protest in the state capital following the recent court ruling.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/12/15/pdp-wants-to-set-nasarawa-on-fire-governor-sule/

A MAN from Abergele is to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to a charge of blackmail.

Source: https://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/23777576.abergele-man-sentenced-admitting-nasty-blackmail/?ref=rss

A Northampton man set up a fake online ‘catfishing’ profile to try and blackmail another man out of money, a court heart.

Source: https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/northampton-man-20-pretending-to-be-woman-demanded-money-in-return-for-intimate-images-online-4284149

“Anyone who consciously went on the path of betrayal, who prepared the armed mutiny, went on the path of blackmail and terrorist actions, will take an inevitable punishment,” he said.

Source: https://time.com/6290119/russia-sergei-shoigu-wagner-mutiny-public-appearance/

As the tribunal begins sitting today, let Labour and its senior partner, the PDP stop further blackmail of the judiciary.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/05/08/pdp-lp-must-stop-the-blackmail-against-the-judiciary/

A teenage boy has been charged with blackmail and sextortion after allegedly threatening to release intimate photos of more than one teenage girl.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sextortion-blackmail-crime-teenage-boy-charged-with-sextortion-of-16-year-old-girl/97eee56d-e88b-40fe-b6a0-d212d840a6c9

Basically surrender and allow the terrorists another blackmail in a year, huh?

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-mostly-lower-on-looming-worry-over-us-banks-china-growth

Ben Brafman, a lawyer for Combs, said Ventura filed a lawsuit "riddled with baseless and outrageous lies" after a failed attempt to blackmail Combs into paying her $30 million by threatening to write a damaging book about their relationship.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/sean-diddy-combs-ex-girlfriend-settle-sex-trafficking-rape-lawsuit/article_410c7360-4f5b-5917-a708-821da0ae973b.html

Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in "blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/musk-uses-expletive-to-tell-audience-he-doesn-t-care-about-advertisers-that-fled-x-over-hate-speech-1.6666562

But Craig caught wind of this on Friday night - and appeared to emotionally blackmail her.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/itv-coronation-street-under-fire-26956127

But customers say it is "emotional blackmail" when the help-yourself beer fridge at a baseball game pings for a gratuity.

Source: https://theweek.com/finance/1023629/paying-more-for-online-returns

Combs accused Ventura of blackmail, saying her aim was to “tarnish” his reputation and gain a payout.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/11/18/singer-cassie-sean-combs-settle-lawsuit-alleging-rape-us-media/

Dr Ani said Ugochinyere has over the years demonstrated questionable character, with a penchant for deception and blackmail, especially under the guise of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).

Source: https://newtelegraphng.com/10th-assembly-beware-of-ugochinyeres-antics-group-warns-opposition-members-elect/

Exposing Bad Black’s treachery and intentions to blackmail the MP, the source added that; “Her male friend (the MP) wanted his Doctor to carry out some tests but she refused and opted for IHK.”

Source: https://redpepper.co.ug/juma-seiko-spills-bad-blacks-sex-secrets-with-top-mp/130337/

He advised President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari not to bow to pressure and blackmail through ongoing sponsorship of riots to trigger election shift.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/02/naira-redesign-apc-has-chosen-dangerous-route-to-retain-power-timi-frank/

He lamented that opposition governors have compromised their parties and have failed to perform their role as opposition because of harassment and blackmail.

Source: https://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/timi-frank-to-nigerians-dont-expect-credible-elections-in-2027-under-apc-tinubu/