"threat" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- "Surely it was very unlikely that the money would be paid on a mere threat?"
- Often the mere threat of such sanctions is enough to keep people quiet.
- The mere threat of oil reductions can raise gas prices.
- Although I'm at a loss to figure out how you can force them to give in by mere threats.
- The mere threat of his anger is enough to ensure that.
- Some towns are finding the mere threat of enforcement is enough to get the job done.
- The mere threat of such a terrible weapon was perhaps its greatest power.
- In fact, his type went into shock at the mere threat of extreme danger.
- Usually the mere threat of the shock was enough to stop trouble.
- Often the mere threat of winding up or bankruptcy is very effective.
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