Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veiled threat
noun
/veɪld θrɛt/
Definition
A threat that is not explicit but implied, often wrapped in ambiguity or subtleness.
Examples
- His comments were filled with veiled threats about the consequences of not complying.
- She received a veiled threat in the form of a warning message.
Meaning
Veiled threats are often made in a way that does not directly state the threat but still suggests harmful intentions, leaving it open to interpretation.
Synonyms
- Implied threat
- Indirect threat
- Subtle menace
