Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blackmail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act upon | No | No | Yes | No |
blackmail (noun) | act upon (noun) |
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extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information |
blackmail (verb) | act upon (verb) |
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obtain through threats | have and exert influence or effect |
exert pressure on someone through threats |