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Ways to Say "he threatened to" in English
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And so did your father. He threatened
This means someone said they would seriously harm the speaker's family to force them to do something.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person describes a serious threat made against their family.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a violent threat in a police report, testimony, or serious story. It is not a phrase for everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
He threatened to kill my family if I didn't stay away.
2
He threatened my family if I didn't stay away.
3
He said he'd kill my family if I didn't leave.
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