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Use for discussions of the blackmailing of individuals; for example, in exchange for silence about their identity.
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The index term "blackmail" may be used to cover relevant discussion of individuals known as "Szmalcownicy" - ethnic Poles who extorted money or valuables from Jews passing under false identity outside the Warsaw ghetto. (en-US)
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The act of extorting money, goods, or services from individuals through the use of threats of injurious revelations or accusations. (en-US)