blackmailer

blackmailer
blackmail ► NOUN 1) the demanding of money from someone in return for not revealing discreditable information. 2) the use of threats or manipulation in an attempt to influence someone's actions.
► VERB ▪ subject to blackmail.
DERIVATIVES blackmailer noun.
ORIGIN from obsolete mail «tribute, rent», from Old Norse, 'speech, agreement' .

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