But as in the American past, they use violence and threats to force people to labor for no pay.

"I had to use the threat of a demon to get them to back off."

They were ready to stick it out a while, by using threats.

For the next few weeks, he continued to abuse her by using drugs or threats.

The Clinton administration was more aggressive, using the threat of legal action and suits to force changes.

They used the threat of that power to defend their empire.

Robbers use force or threats to take what they want.

I think the only way to solve it is to use concrete threats.

Besides lawsuits, government officials have used open threats of possible violence.

North Korea uses military power, or the threat of it, where others use diplomacy.