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- [shahn-tazh]
- /ʃɑ̃ˈtaʒ/
- /ˈtʃɑːn.tɪʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shahn-tazh]
- /ʃɑ̃ˈtaʒ/
Definitions of chantage word
- noun chantage the use of threats to extort money; blackmail 3
- noun chantage blackmail. 1
- noun chantage blackmail, shakedown (threat to obtain some advantage). 0
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Origin of chantage
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chantage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chantage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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chantage usage trend in Literature
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