Answer: blackmailed

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLACKMAILEDExerted pressure through threats
blackmailedDemand money from (a person) in return for not revealing compromising or injurious information about that person
blackmailedBLACKMAIL, to extort money from a person by threats
blackmailedForce (someone) to do something by using threats or manipulating their feelings