blackmail
US /ˈblæk.meɪl/
UK /ˈblæk.meɪl/
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chantage
the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding money from a person in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.
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He was arrested for attempting to blackmail a wealthy businessman.
Hij werd gearresteerd wegens poging tot chantage van een rijke zakenman.
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The politician claimed he was a victim of blackmail.
De politicus beweerde dat hij het slachtoffer was van chantage.
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chanteren
demand money or another benefit from (someone) in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.
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They tried to blackmail him with old photographs.
Ze probeerden hem te chanteren met oude foto's.
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She refused to be blackmailed into signing the contract.
Ze weigerde zich te laten chanteren om het contract te ondertekenen.