Meaning
blackmail, extortion
- The act of demanding money or favors in exchange for not revealing compromising information; blackmail.
- Coercion or pressure used to force someone into compliance.
In a sentence
Non cederemo mai al loro ricatto.
We will never yield to their blackmail.
L'imprenditore ha denunciato alla polizia il ricatto subito.
The businessman reported the blackmail he suffered to the police.
Usare i sentimenti per ottenere qualcosa è un vero ricatto morale.
Using emotions to get something is true emotional blackmail.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricatto | masculine · singular |
| ricatti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with 'cedere a' (yield to) or 'subire' (suffer/endure).