How is the word шантаж translated from Russian to English

Требование денег под угрозой раскрыть тайну.

Demanding money by threatening to reveal secrets.

noun
English translation
Blackmail

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  • Его арестовали за шантаж. He was arrested for blackmail.

  • Они пытались шантажировать мэра. They tried to blackmail the mayor.

  • Шантаж — серьёзное преступление. Blackmail is a serious crime.

  • Никто не сможет шантажом заставить меня это подписать. Nobody can blackmail me into signing that.

  • Она заявила о шантаже в полицию. She reported the blackmail to the police.

  • Он шантажировал собственного делового партнёра? Did he blackmail his own business partner?

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FAQ about “шантаж”

How is “шантаж” translated from Russian?
“шантаж” translates into English as “Blackmail”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “шантаж” mean?
Meaning of “шантаж”: Требование денег под угрозой раскрыть тайну. In English — “Blackmail”.
What part of speech is “шантаж”?
“шантаж” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “шантаж”?
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