脅おどしをかける

expression, ichidan verb

threaten; make threats

A set phrase meaning to issue a threat or to intimidate someone verbally. Often used in contexts of coercion or warning of harm.

See also: かける

• 彼かれは私わたしに「やめなければ痛いたい目めにあうぞ」と脅おどしをかけた。

  He threatened me, saying, 'If you don't stop, you'll get hurt.'

• 強ごう盗とうは店てん員いんにナイフを見みせて脅おどしをかけた。

  The robber threatened the clerk by showing a knife.