kiristys — meaning in English

English meaning

• blackmail noun The crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.
• extortion noun The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
• robbery noun The crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.

Senses

kiristys is used for these senses in English:

• blackmail The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
• extortion The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
• robbery (crime) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

blackmail — full definition

1. noun The crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information.
2. verb To force someone to pay money or do something by threatening to expose damaging information.

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