Phrases with «veiled threats»

"Veiled threats" refers to subtle or indirect warnings or intimidation expressed in a way that is not openly or explicitly stated. Full definition

Sentences with «veiled threats»

  • «Some of the emails make thinly veiled threats of violence against me and even my family, and law enforcement authorities have been made aware of the matter,» he told the Guardian. (heatisonline.org)
  • Many climate scientists have received hundreds, and probably now even thousands of threatening emails... attacking us, or using very nasty language to criticize us... Some emails, letters, and phone messages that have been left on my office phone contain thinly veiled threats of violence, death threats. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
  • The tussling over the arena, during which Katz made veiled threats about moving the Oilers from Edmonton three different times, has damaged his reputation with fans. (canadianbusiness.com)
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