Gaining Something Through Threats of Defamation

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1152, Puzzle 5 (Queen Calafia).

Question is: Gaining Something Through Threats of Defamation

and the answer is: BLACKMAIL

Word Meaning:

BLACKMAIL — The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

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