Is this emotional abuse?

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I was recently in a relationship for four years. A lot of people told me it was a bad relationship but at that time I didn't believe it.
As years went on I just wanted it to end and leave the relationship. So as I told him that I wanted to leave he would always say he would commit suicide if I left him.
Time after time I felt like I couldn't leave because I was scared he would commit suicide.
After moving to a different area I broke it off and he asked could we be friends. I said okay but then it was too much so I had enough and blocked his number.
I received a voicemail saying that I was pathetic and threatening that something would happen if he ever saw me again.

I don't know if I'm overreacting but is this emotional abuse?

Yeah. Keep the voicemail. If you get another one or he gets in touch again, go to your local police station and ask them to have a stern word with him. Usually that's all it takes to rein them in.

If you ever end up in a relationship again where they threaten suicide, remember you're not responsible for someone's mental health and it's a form of control and leave them.

Yes, it's emotional blackmail and yes, keep all copies of transactions.
Sorry you're going through this.
Been there myself many years ago.
All the best.