공갈이 · 공갈을 (공갈하다)
extortion, blackmail, intimidation; (slang) a lie, bluff
Example
그는 사업가를 협박해 돈을 뜯어낸 공갈 혐의를 받고 있어요.
He is accused of extortion for threatening a businessman to squeeze money out of him.
Word parts
공 fear+갈 shout
Literally 'frightening by shouting'.
Good to know
In casual speech 공갈 치지 마 means 'Stop lying / bluffing'.
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