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blackmailer

/ˈblækmeɪldər/ noun · British & US
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What does blackmailer mean?

noun

A person who obtains something, especially money, by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information about someone. A person who extorts money or other benefits by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information about someone.

Example

"The politician was accused of being a blackmailer by his opponents."

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