# blackmail vs blackman

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blackmail
*noun · IPA /ˈblækˌmeɪl/ · frequency rank #16,181*
The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

### blackman
*noun · frequency rank #33,149*
Alternative form of black man.

## Source
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