to blackjack
- verb
- /ˈblækˌdʒæk/
- NSFW
:
intimidar
- He tried to blackjack the workers into accepting lower wages by threatening to shut down the factory.
Examples
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The gang leader attempted to blackjack rival members by using intimidation tactics during the meeting.
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And if some chump wants to blackjack me, threatening to move our baseball team, well, buddy, the Dodgers can take it on the arches to the fucking coast.
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She felt forced to blackjack her neighbor into leaving the parking space after they had an argument.
Synonyms
149
4.2
To try to make someone do something
139
5.6
To force someone to give money or do something by threatening to tell their secret
91
6.4
Force someone to do something by threats
15
7.5
To force someone to do something by threats or violence
8
8.3
To force someone to do something by threatening them
6
8.2
To force someone to do something by threats or strong pressure
To make people work together by firmly telling them to stop arguing
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A joking phrase for a life of gambling and paid sex without responsibility
- Specialized
A small or medium tree that loses its leaves, has dark bark, three-part leaves, and often grows in dense groups
How Coercive
- NSFW
145
6.7
- NSFW
15
7.5
- Offensive
91
6.4
- NSFW
294
4.9
149
4.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb blackjack meaning 'to force or intimidate' comes from the small weapon called a blackjack; first it meant to hit someone with that club and then came to mean 'threaten' or bully them.