Related Clues

• They sometimes end with "or else"
• Blackmail tactics
• They can be empty
• They may be idle
• Menace's output
• Ultimatums, say
• Menaces
• Endangerments
• Ultimatums, e.g.
• Vows to inflict injury?
• Saber-rattling statements
• Impending perils
• Hazards
• Shatter (anag) - menaces
• Attempts to frighten the soldier that's guarding
• Close to last time food warnings ensue
• Mad Hatter's malevolent words
• Negotiates about hospital risks
• Blackmail stuff
• Indications of danger