Thread: blackmail, full of

Originally Posted by maxmixiv

1. Шантажист - тот, кто шантажирует
Есть ещё вымогатель - тот, кто вымогает (extortionist?) .
По мне, вымогатель и шантажист - это одно и то же

Or maybe not. Шантажист has ability to harm or mortify you. Вымогатель wants your money too, but he just uses his power, he has no discrediting evidences. Imagine a clerk, who refuse to give you some permission, but will give it immediately when receive good amount from you.
Set phase exists: "вымогать взятку".