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blackmail
敲诈，勒索

[双语解释]

The act of threatening to reveal personal information, esp. sexual scandals, in order to extract money.
以揭露隐私特别是性丑闻为威胁手段以谋取钱财的行为。

例句：

Linda was involved in a blackmail scandal of the mayor.
林达涉嫌敲诈市长的丑闻。