Definition of blackmail

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • blackmail is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • blackmail is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • blackmail is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of blackmail


  • exert pressure on someone through threats (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. blackjack
    2. pressure
  • extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information (noun)
  • obtain through threats (verb)

See definition of blackmail in Merriam Webster