B2 noun तटस्थ

blackmailer

/ˈblækˌmeɪlər/

A person who demands money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal damaging secrets or private information about them. It refers to an individual who practices extortion through psychological or reputational leverage.

उदाहरण

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1

She realized her former friend was a blackmailer when he asked for money to keep her past mistakes a secret.

She realized her former friend was a blackmailer when he asked for money to keep her past mistakes a secret.

2

The court heard testimony identifying the defendant as a professional blackmailer who targeted high-ranking officials.

The court heard testimony identifying the defendant as a professional blackmailer who targeted high-ranking officials.

3

Don't let that blackmailer get to you; he has no real power if you tell the truth first.

Don't let that blackmailer get to you; he has no real power if you tell the truth first.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blackmail
Verb
blackmail
विशेषण
blackmailing
संबंधित
extortion
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a person sending a 'black' (dark/evil) 'mail' (letter) containing a secret that will 'mail' you to a difficult situation.

त्वरित क्विज़

The politician's career was ruined after a ___ leaked private documents to the press after his demands weren't met.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blackmailer

उदाहरण

1

She realized her former friend was a blackmailer when he asked for money to keep her past mistakes a secret.

everyday

She realized her former friend was a blackmailer when he asked for money to keep her past mistakes a secret.

2

The court heard testimony identifying the defendant as a professional blackmailer who targeted high-ranking officials.

formal

The court heard testimony identifying the defendant as a professional blackmailer who targeted high-ranking officials.

3

Don't let that blackmailer get to you; he has no real power if you tell the truth first.

informal

Don't let that blackmailer get to you; he has no real power if you tell the truth first.

4

Sociological research suggests that the blackmailer often exploits power imbalances within social hierarchies.

academic

Sociological research suggests that the blackmailer often exploits power imbalances within social hierarchies.

5

The corporation's security team successfully blocked a cyber blackmailer who had gained access to sensitive client data.

business

The corporation's security team successfully blocked a cyber blackmailer who had gained access to sensitive client data.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blackmail
Verb
blackmail
विशेषण
blackmailing
संबंधित
extortion

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

notorious blackmailer a well-known person who performs blackmail
thwart a blackmailer to stop a blackmailer from succeeding
pay off a blackmailer to give money to a blackmailer to keep them quiet
convicted blackmailer someone found guilty of blackmail in a court of law
cyber blackmailer a person who uses the internet to extort others

सामान्य वाक्यांश

fall victim to a blackmailer

to be targeted and harmed by someone demanding money for secrets

emotional blackmailer

someone who uses guilt or fear to control a person's behavior

refuse to negotiate with a blackmailer

to decline any demands made by an extortionist

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

blackmailer vs extortionist

An extortionist might use physical force or violence, while a blackmailer specifically uses secrets or information.

blackmailer vs whistleblower

A whistleblower exposes secrets for the public good, whereas a blackmailer hides or reveals them for personal profit.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The word is most commonly used in legal, journalistic, or dramatic contexts. It can also be used metaphorically in personal relationships to describe manipulative behavior.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'blackmail' (the noun/verb) when they mean 'blackmailer' (the person). Ensure you use the '-er' suffix when referring to the individual.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a person sending a 'black' (dark/evil) 'mail' (letter) containing a secret that will 'mail' you to a difficult situation.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from 'black' (meaning illicit or evil) and the Middle English 'mail' (meaning rent or tribute).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun Plural: blackmailers Often follows the verbs 'identify', 'catch', or 'pay'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The blackmailer is a classic character archetype in 'film noir' and detective novels, representing the threat of social ruin.

त्वरित क्विज़

The politician's career was ruined after a ___ leaked private documents to the press after his demands weren't met.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blackmailer

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threshold

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