implied threat

Examples (10)

• His silence carried an implied threat that made everyone uneasy.
• The manager's warning was an implied threat to those not meeting targets.
• She interpreted his stern look as an implied threat against her actions.
• There was an implied threat in the landlord's reminder about unpaid rent.
• The company's letter contained an implied threat of legal action.
• Though no words were spoken, his posture conveyed an implied threat.
• Politicians often use implied threats to pressure their opponents.
• The diplomat faced an implied threat of economic sanctions.
• They felt an implied threat in the subtle shift of power dynamics.
• It's crucial to recognize an implied threat even when it's not explicit.