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blackmail

/ˈblækmeɪl/

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noun

Erpressung

The extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.

Examples :

"The politician resigned after facing blackmail for hiding a past affair. "

Der Politiker trat zurück, nachdem er sich der Erpressung wegen der Vertuschung einer früheren Affäre stellen musste.

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noun

Erpressung

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.

Examples :

"The villagers paid blackmail to the band of raiders to prevent their homes from being looted. "

Die Dorfbewohner zahlten Erpressung an die Räuberbande, um zu verhindern, dass ihre Häuser geplündert wurden.

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noun

Erpressung

Black rent, or rent paid in corn, meat, or the lowest coin, as opposed to white rent, which was paid in silver.

Examples :

"The landlord demanded black mail, not silver, for the use of the farm. "

Der Vermieter forderte Erpressung, nicht Silber, für die Nutzung der Farm.

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noun

Erpressungsmaterial, Schmutz

Compromising material that can be used to extort someone, dirt.

Examples :

"The blackmail threatened to ruin his reputation. "

Das Erpressungsmaterial drohte, seinen Ruf zu ruinieren.

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verb

Erpressen

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.

Examples :

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

Er erpresste eine Geschäftsfrau, indem er drohte, einen angeblichen Betrug aufzudecken.

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verb

Verleumden, diffamieren

(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

Examples :

"The gossip spread quickly that Sarah had stolen money from the school fund, and some students were blackmailing her, spreading rumors to get her in trouble. "

Das Gerücht verbreitete sich schnell, dass Sarah Geld aus dem Schulfonds gestohlen hatte, und einige Schüler verleumdeten sie, indem sie Gerüchte verbreiteten, um sie in Schwierigkeiten zu bringen.

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