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Meanings of blackmail in inglés

portugués
chantagear

Exert pressure on someone through threats.

        chantagear
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        High-pressure systems bring generally calm conditions and often result in clear skies.
        News.com.au
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        Bank equities remain under pressure, however, with particular tensions surrounding Italian banks.
        The Guardian
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        Stabilizing the Middle East, of course, would reduce the pressure on Europe.
        Reuters
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        Armed groups have also targeted the oil industry to pressure the state.
        Reuters
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        He said he came under political pressure over the use of water.
        Radio NZ
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        Remember that time we played blackjack and you tried to count cards?
        Burned
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        That may be enough to send banks back to the blackjack table.
        Reuters
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        Professor Graham Kendall is a mathematician studying blackjack, roulette...and packs of cards.
        Radio NZ
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        I like to play blackjack and I love the pools in Vegas.
        Reuters
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        Wouldn't nothing grow in the new rows except broom-sedge and blackjack sprouts.
        Tobacco Road
        Usage of blackmail in inglés
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        According to Danner, certain group members used that knowledge to blackmail Bogan.
        Flash and Bones
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        Neither happy talk about imminent breakthroughs nor blackmail will save May's deal.
        The Guardian
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        Sphe is in a state when a criminal wants to blackmail her.
        The South African
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        We know which Senator first approached Drew's father about the blackmail scheme.
        Our little secret
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        We aim for government... and we will not fall victim to blackmail.
        The Guardian
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        Chugging is a form of moral blackmail which is to be condemned.
        The Irish Times
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        Can we use this information to intimidate or blackmail the hiring manager?
        Hacking: the next generation
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        Greitens' attorney has said allegations of blackmail against the governor were false.
        Reuters
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        Homosexual businessmen who traveled to the east were easy targets for blackmail.
        Consent to kill: a thriller
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        He said Mr Granda was trying to blackmail him and his wife.
        News.com.au
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        A Policy is the blackmail levied on the Fool by the Unforeseen.
        Plain Tales from the Hills
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        And the Facebook group has created an entire network of blackmail targets.
        Reuters
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        In the meantime, I want to take a look at some blackmail.
        Terminal Compromise
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        And Drakon had the perfect blackmail to use against Rogero as well.
        Tarnished Knight
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        But I don't think he would blackmail someone for his own benefit.
        Don't Cry Tai Lake
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        They wait for someone to contact them with some sort of blackmail.
        Our little secret
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