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Greenmail (noun) means (business) A tactic in which someone threatens to take over a company, then profits by forcing it to buy back their shares at a high price.

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(business) A tactic in which someone threatens to take over a company, then profits by forcing it to buy back their shares at a high price.

"Greenmails typically result in reduced shareholder value." — S.R. Vishwanath, Corporate Finance (2007)

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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”.

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”.

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Etymology

A blend of greenback and blackmail.

Rhymes for greenmail

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"greenmail" (noun) means (business) A tactic in which someone threatens to take over a company, then profits by forcing it to buy back their shares at a high price.