blackmailed that vs blackmailed if

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Blackmailed that' implies that someone has already blackmailed a specific thing or person, while 'blackmailed if' suggests a conditional situation where blackmail might occur. They are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

blackmailed that

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate that someone has already blackmailed a specific thing or person.

This phrase is used to describe a past event where blackmail has already taken place. It is often followed by details of what or who was blackmailed.

Examples:

He blackmailed that company for years.
She blackmailed that politician with sensitive information.
The hacker blackmailed that celebrity for money.

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I wasn't going to be blackmailed - I know that.
I didn't like that you blackmailed me.
Al grant wasn't the only client that Rick blackmailed.
I had to find organic fruit and then one of our clients is being blackmailed, not that those two things are connected.
I didn't like that you blackmailed my mother and this company.
Brock Alecksen just gave a sworn statement to the U.S. Attorney saying that you blackmailed him into killing Larry McPhee and Anthony Hicks.
Or that he blackmailed us, the happy, wealthy couple
They blackmailed dad, that's what they did, right?
Officer Sun cannot be blackmailed or enticed.
Then blackmailed him threatening to tell his wife.
You blackmailed him into a settlement.
They blackmailed me for more information about the satellite.
So Vikram was being blackmailed by Regina.
The-the links between the people blackmailed and the positions they occupied created more compromised individuals who could then be blackmailed, who then blackmailed other people...
Joy had blackmailed the FBI into making her dreams come true.
Additionally, I'm being blackmailed with a hidden dirty sock.
Joy had blackmailed the F.B.I. into making her dreams come true.
Blair spread false rumors, blackmailed the school, Turned my job into a sham with no repercussions.
I know who blackmailed Claire's ex-husband.
And ended up getting blackmailed, thank you very much.

blackmailed if

This phrase is correct and is used to suggest a conditional situation where blackmail might occur.

This phrase is used to introduce a hypothetical scenario where blackmail could happen under certain conditions. It implies a potential threat of blackmail.

Examples:

He will be blackmailed if the photos are leaked.
She fears she might be blackmailed if her secret is revealed.
The company could be blackmailed if the data breach is exposed.

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blackmailed that vs blackmailed if