noun
- the practice of obtaining money or advantage by threatening to reveal embarrassing or harmful information; blackmail
Usage: from French
Examples
- The politician resigned after allegations of chantage came to light.
- She refused to give in to his chantage and reported him to the authorities.
- The scandal involved chantage and corruption at the highest levels.
- He was arrested for attempting chantage against a prominent businessman.
- The victim of chantage finally decided to speak out publicly.
- Legal experts warned that chantage carries serious criminal penalties.