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Ways to Say "threatened to have" in English
Learn useful ways to say "threatened to have" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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Rude
Harsh
Threaten
if he didn't help you.
It means someone used the threat of deportation to pressure another person into doing what they wanted.
From Under Her Control, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is accusing another person of using deportation as leverage to force help.
Usage Scenario
Use this to report or criticize coercive behavior. It is too serious and specific for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You threatened to have Mateo deported if he didn't help you.
2
You said you'd have Mateo deported if he refused to help.
3
You threatened deportation to get him to help you.
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