greenmailing

/ˈɡriːnmeɪlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or practice of engaging in greenmail.
    • He was convicted for his role in the greenmailing of several tech startups.
    • Greenmailing is considered a form of corporate blackmail by many critics.
    • The company's charter includes a clause to prevent greenmailing.
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verb
  1. Present participle of greenmail; engaging in the practice of greenmail.
    • The CEO accused the hedge fund of greenmailing the corporation.
    • The investor is greenmailing the company by threatening a hostile takeover.
    • They were greenmailing the board to get a better price for their shares.
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