/ˈblækmeɪld/ – Adjective
Definition: bị tống tiền, bị hăm dọa.
A more thorough explanation: Blackmailed is a term used in legal contexts to describe the act of demanding money or other benefits from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information about them or to harm them in some way. It is a form of extortion and is considered a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.
Example: The defendant was charged with blackmailing the victim by threatening to release compromising information unless a large sum of money was paid.