Todayโs Word of the Day is Blackmail. In this lesson, youโll learn its pronunciation, meaning, and how to use it in daily conversations.
Meaning of Blackmail
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Definition: Blackmail means forcing someone to give money or do something by threatening to reveal secrets or harmful information.
Pronunciation of Blackmail
Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.
- IPA: /หblรฆk.meษชl/
- Phonetic: BLAK-mayl
Example Sentences with Blackmail
Here are some example sentences with blackmail used in everyday English. Listen and repeat the sentences to improve your pronunciation.
He tried to blackmail his boss with private photos.
The court gave him a prison sentence for blackmail.
They blackmailed him into signing the agreement.
The company reported the blackmail threats to the police.
He never imagined he would become a victim of blackmail.
