Answer: veiledthreat

AnswerCrossword Clue
VEILEDTHREATBride's ultimatum?
VEILEDTHREAT"Or else," e.g.
VEILEDTHREATSubtly menacing gesture
VEILEDTHREATSubtle intimidation
VEILEDTHREAT". . . or else" message
VEILEDTHREAT"Or else!" is one
VEILEDTHREATMenace with reata
VEILEDTHREATIt has a subtly menacing message
VEILEDTHREATIt's snagged by full-length reata?
VEILEDTHREATSpy's menace?