Whitemail

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA tactic to resist hostile takeover, in which the target company sells discounted stock to a friendly third party.

2.NounPersuasion based on positive rather than negative effects.

3.VerbTo persuade.

4.VerbOf a white person: to carry out blackmail.

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