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    Chantaje (en. Blackmail)

    /tʃanˈtaxe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of extortion through threats.
    The blackmail he suffered was very deceptive.
    El chantaje que sufrió fue muy engañoso.
    Manipulating someone through fear or coercion.
    The relationship was full of emotional blackmail.
    La relación estaba llena de chantaje emocional.

    Etymology

    From the French term 'chantage', meaning tribute or payment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blackmail
    To use threats to force someone to do something.
    hacer chantaje
    emotional blackmail
    Psychological manipulation to gain benefits through feelings.
    chantaje emocional

    Related Words

    extortion
    The act of extorting; obtaining money or benefits through threats.
    extorsión
    manipulation
    The act of skillfully influencing a person to gain a benefit.
    manipulación
    coercion
    Force or pressure exerted on someone to compel them to act in a certain way.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    To play with someone's feelings to get what one wants.
    Don’t come to me with your blackmail; I already know how you play.
    No me vengas con tu chantaje, ya sé cómo juegas.
    To use a personal relationship to pressure someone.
    She always blackmails her friend to get him to give her money.
    Ella siempre le hace chantaje a su amigo para que le dé dinero.