How to Say "emotional manipulation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “emotional manipulation” is “chantaje” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
informal usage regarding relationships
Examples
El político fue víctima de un chantaje.
The politician was a victim of blackmail.
No voy a ceder a tu chantaje emocional.
I am not going to give in to your emotional blackmail.
Me están haciendo chantaje para que no diga la verdad.
They are blackmailing me so that I don't tell the truth.
Using 'Chantaje' as an Action
Since 'chantaje' is a thing (a noun), we use the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) with it to say someone is blackmailing another person: 'hacer chantaje a alguien'.
Blackmail as a Verb
Mistake: “Using 'chantaje' as a verb like in English.”
Correction: Use the actual verb 'chantajear' for the action, or 'hacer chantaje'. Don't say 'Yo chantaje tú'.
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