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Erpressung — meaning in English

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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.

Senses

Erpressung 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.

blackmail — full definition

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

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

erpressen Extorsion Wucher