moral blackmail

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

using someone's sense of duty or morals to manipulate them

blackmailADJECTIVE + blackmail

Categories:

moral

Examples (10)

  • He accused his parents of using moral blackmail to make him change his career path.
  • Her plea for help was a subtle form of moral blackmail, making me feel guilty if I refused.
  • The leader's speech was criticized as blatant moral blackmail to silence dissent.
  • "If you truly cared about this cause, you'd donate more," is a classic example of moral blackmail.
  • She refused to be a victim of his moral blackmail and stood by her decision.
  • Using the children's happiness as a weapon is a cruel type of moral blackmail.
  • The campaign was accused of engaging in moral blackmail to secure votes.
  • We must distinguish between a genuine appeal and manipulative moral blackmail.
  • I'm tired of the moral blackmail that suggests I'm a bad friend for setting boundaries.
  • This isn't a discussion; it's just moral blackmail designed to get your way.