Meanings of using threats in English

He is also accused of using threats and bribes to silence his alleged victims.

Hale has been using threats to Basil, and the young man has turned restive.

They also accused Kelly of obstructing justice by using threats and bribes to keep his victims quiet.

We find we are mistaken, and consequently we apologise to you for using threats which were unnecessary.

But, further, I must caution you that you parted from him using threats, and your threats have been reported.

Alfieri was using threats.

The three were charged with using threats or menaces to try to get families to leave their homes in Joy Street.

A woman who controlled and trafficked prostitutes in Northern Ireland using threats of murder has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

I at once summoned it to surrender, using threats of bringing up a strong body to destroy the place if they refused.

Massively funded right-wing extremists are reportedly using threats and lawsuits against State and local officials to force purges of lists of eligible voters.

They also accused Kelly of obstructing justice by using threats and bribes, including payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars, to keep his victims quiet.

"In your evidence-in-chief you said nothing about Miss Fanning using threats against your master when you were showing her out?"