Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > B Synonyms of blackmail Find synonyms for: Noun 1. blackmail, extortion usage: extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information Verb 1. blackmail, blackjack, pressure, influence, act upon, work usage: exert pressure on someone through threats 2. blackmail, extort usage: obtain through threats WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of blackmail (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stygian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language