Answer: threats

AnswerCrossword Clue
THREATSMeances.
threatsindication of something impending the sky held a threat of rain
threatsan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
THREATSThey're often empty
THREATSUltimatums, say
THREATSIntimidations
THREATSMenances
THREATSThey're often veiled
THREATSWarnings
THREATSMinatory gestures.
THREATSBully's stock in trade.
THREATSDenunciations.
THREATSMenaces
THREATSMenaces.
THREATSMenace's output
THREATSHazards
THREATSWarnings of trouble
THREATSBits of saber-rattling
THREATSImpending perils
THREATSBlackmail tactics
THREATSThey sometimes end with "or else"
THREATSThey can be empty
THREATSThey may be idle