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blackjacking

verb

Definition of blackjackingnext
present participle of blackjack
1
as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure you cannot blackjack me into going along with this

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2
as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats an extortionist trying to blackjack a shopkeeper into paying protection money

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  1. intimidating
  2. coercing
  3. bullying
  4. driving
Verb
  • This new era of AI can feel intimidating for the limited, human life forms that created it.
    Marc Zao-Sanders, Harvard Business Review, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Only six years older than Crystal, the comedian still found Scorsese intimidating.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimidating
Verb
  • That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.
    David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of coercing
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  • Instead, there was a fast, tough, physical team flying around and making big-time plays, bullying the big-boy Tar Heels.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
  • LeBron James scored 32 points one game after setting the NBA’s all-time minutes record for regular-season games, bullying the Kings on the offensive end while grabbing four steals on the defensive end.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bullying
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  • The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Josh told Christina while driving.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of driving
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