Term: blackmail

blackmail (noun) /ˈblæk.meɪl/

Similar to: extortion; coercion; shakedown; intimidation
Definition: the act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal a secret that could damage their reputation or cause them trouble.
Translation: izspiešana, šantāža
Examples: “She refused to give in to his blackmail, even when he threatened to leak the photos.”

blackmail (verb) /ˈblæk.meɪl/

Similar to: extort; threaten; bully; force; pressure
Definition: to force someone to do something or pay money by threatening to reveal a secret. Translation: šantažēt, izspiest Examples: “He tried to blackmail his boss into giving him a promotion by using stolen documents.” “You can’t blackmail me; I have nothing to hide from the public.” “The gang blackmailed local business owners into paying for ‘protection’.”