utpressa

This is the 4476th most frequent Swedish word.


utpressa

"Utpressa" means "to blackmail" or "to extort."


Used as a verb indicating an action of coercion through threats or intimidation.

Han försökte utpressa mig med hot om att avslöja en hemlighet.

He tried to blackmail me with threats of revealing a secret.


Used as a noun derived from the verb 'utpressa', signifying the act or concept of blackmail.

Utpressning är ett brott som kan få allvarliga konsekvenser.

Blackmail is a crime that can have serious consequences.


Used metaphorically to illustrate a situation where one feels forced or exploited.

Jag känner mig som om jag blir utpressad varje gång jag måste betala så högt pris.

I feel as if I am being coerced every time I have to pay such a high price.