Past tense of blackmail
regular verb
The past tense of blackmail is blackmailed. The past participle is also blackmailed.
Forms of blackmail
| Base form (V1) | blackmail /ˈblækˌmeɪl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | blackmailed |
| Past participle (V3) | blackmailed |
| Present participle | blackmailing |
| Third person singular | blackmails |
Blackmailed in a sentence
- He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud.
- Gronk, were you blackmailed into this Look?2019 November 25, Alyssa Vaughn, “It's Time To Talk About Gronk's Turtleneck”, in Boston Magazine. From the entry turt
- For example, when a homosexual goes cruising, he runs the risk of being arrested, blackmailed or beaten up.1957 May, Richard Mayer, “Quote Cure Unquote... a la [Edward] Bergler”, in Mattachine Review, volume III, number 5, Los Angeles…. From the entry cruising
Meaning of blackmail
- noun The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
- noun Compromising material that can be used to extort someone.
- noun A type of roleplay where the submissive shares information that may be exploited by the dominant.
Questions about the past tense of blackmail
- What is the past tense of blackmail?
- The past tense of blackmail is blackmailed.
- What is the past participle of blackmail?
- The past participle of blackmail is blackmailed.
- Is blackmail a regular or irregular verb?
- Blackmail is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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