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blackmail in Malay

peras ugut

/ˈblækˌmeɪl/

blackmail in Malay: peras ugut. In English, blackmail means the extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

Malay words for blackmail

extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure
peras ugut

English meaning of blackmail

  1. noun The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
  2. noun Compromising material that can be used to extort someone.
  3. noun A type of roleplay where the submissive shares information that may be exploited by the dominant.
  4. noun 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.

Full definition of blackmail

blackmail in a sentence

  • He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud.

blackmail in other languages

Questions about blackmail in Malay

What is the meaning of blackmail in Malay?
Blackmail in Malay is peras ugut.
Apakah maksud blackmail dalam bahasa Melayu?
Blackmail: peras ugut.
What does blackmail mean in English?
Blackmail means the extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

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