blackmail in French
blackmail in French is chantage, faire chanter, faire du chantage — blackmail means the crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.
blackmail in French
chantage
The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
faire chanter
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.
faire du chantage
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.
What does "blackmail" mean?
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noun The crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.
"She refused to give in to his blackmail."
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verb To force someone to pay money or do something by threatening to expose damaging information.
"He tried to blackmail his old business partner over the fraud."
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blackmail in a sentence
- She refused to give in to his blackmail.
- The email was a clumsy attempt at blackmail.
- He tried to blackmail his old business partner over the fraud.
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What is "blackmail" in French?
"blackmail" in French is chantage, faire chanter, faire du chantage. blackmail means: The crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.
How do you use "blackmail" in a sentence?
Example: "She refused to give in to his blackmail." In French, "blackmail" is chantage, faire chanter, faire du chantage.
Are there other ways to say "blackmail" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "blackmail": chantage, faire chanter, faire du chantage.
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