noun

blackmailing

Blackmailing (noun) means the act of extorting someone through threats of exposure. Example: “His blackmailing eventually caught up with him in court.”

noun

The act of extorting someone through threats of exposure.

"His blackmailing eventually caught up with him in court."

How to use blackmailing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of committing blackmail.

Word forms

blackmailings plural

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Rhymes for blackmailing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blackmailing” mean?

The word “blackmailing” means the act of extorting someone through threats of exposure. In plain terms, the ongoing act of committing blackmail.

How do you use “blackmailing” in a sentence?

Here is “blackmailing” used in a sentence: “His blackmailing eventually caught up with him in court.”

What part of speech is “blackmailing”?

“Blackmailing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of blackmailing?

"blackmailing" (noun) means the act of extorting someone through threats of exposure.