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Definition
To blackmail or extort.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation and is almost exclusively used in legal or serious criminal contexts. Unlike casual threats, it implies a calculated demand for money or assets in exchange for silence or safety. It is rarely used in lighthearted or hyperbolic situations.
Examples
He blackmailed me with those photos, it is truly despicable.
Why did you blackmail that elderly person?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
