Blackmail
Blackmail noun - Extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information.
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Commination and blackmail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Commination" instead a noun "Blackmail".
Nearby Words: blackmailer, blackmailing, blackmailed
Commination
Commination noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.
Blackmail and commination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blackmail" instead a noun "Commination".
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