BLACKMAIL
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BLACKMAIL
The extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.
A form of protection money (or corn, cattle, etc.) anciently paid, in the north of England and south of Scotland, to the allies of robbers in order to be spared from pillage.
Black rent, or rent paid in corn, meat, or the lowest coin, as opposed to white rent, which was paid in silver.
To extort money or favors from (a person) by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, such as injury to reputation, distress of mind, false accusation, etc.
"He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud."
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.
Examples of BLACKMAIL in a Sentence
- "He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud."
Word Details
Is BLACKMAIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLACKMAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BLACKMAIL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLACKMAIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | a | c | k | m | a | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLACKMAIL
100 words from the letters in BLACKMAIL
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How to Use BLACKMAIL in Word Games
BLACKMAIL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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