chantage
/ʃɑnˈtɑʒ/
noun
- The act of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone unless they do what you demand; blackmail.
- The movie plot revolves around a wealthy family caught in a web of chantage and secrets.
- The politician resigned after being accused of chantage by a former associate.
- She refused to give in to chantage and reported the threats to the police.