(In the US) What is described sounds very much like "Harassment," Stalking," "Criminal Intimidation," "Threats to do Bodily Harm" and possibly the violation of several other criminal statutes. You should contact your local law enforcement agency. Without a report being filed there is no record that any of this is happening. To help yourself, only YOU can begin the process. That is extortion, not blackmail. It is a crime, and should be reported to the police.
When it amounts to slander, libel, blackmail, treason, incitement, threats to commit violence etc.
The word coercion means getting someone to do something by making threats or otherwise forcing them to do it.
Coercion is the act of convincing or forcing someone to do something they do not wish to do. This is usually done with the use of psychological pressure, physical force or threats.
I consider spoiled child "bad" because of attitude: 1. Manipulation 2. Blackmail 3. Bribery 4. Physical violence 5. Threats 6. Temper tantrums 7. "Fake" good behavior A child like this needs to be disciplined and taught as early as possible that this behavior is NOT acceptable.
they faced threats and violence
KKK's Organization that used threats and violence to keep blacks away from the polls.
Nope. That is an ACCUSATION.Added: To COERCE someone generally means to impose one's will on another by means of force or threats. Coercion may be accomplished through physical or psychological means.
Threatening behavior, Verbal or written threats, Harassment, Verbal abuse and Physical attacks
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Coercion is the act of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. It involves imposing pressure or control on an individual to make them comply with a certain demand or command, often against their will.
It refers to the appropriation of someone else's property (money or other material) through the use of threats or violence. According to the Oxford Guide "American Law," extortion is a property crime under "theft". One distinction between extortion and coercion is that property is sought or obtained through extortion, whereas coercion applies to a forced action. A confession to a crime may be inadmissable if coerced (forced).
No, giving fair warning is not a threat. It is a way to inform someone about a potential issue or impending action in advance so that they can be prepared. Threating someone involves an intention to harm or cause distress.