1. people who demand money or other benefits from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or harmful information about them

Examples

• The blackmailers threatened to release the photos unless he paid them.
• Police arrested three blackmailers who had been targeting wealthy businessmen.
• She refused to give in to the blackmailers’ demands.
• The blackmailers sent anonymous letters demanding payment.
• Corporate blackmailers often target executives with sensitive information.
• The victim finally decided to report the blackmailers to authorities.