Threat, menace, coercion, or blackmail — using threats to force someone to comply (often used with する).
彼は脅迫の疑いで警察に逮捕された。
He was arrested on suspicion of making threats.
脅迫状が会社に届き、全員が不安になった。
A threatening letter arrived at the company and everyone became uneasy.
脅迫に屈せず、弁護士に相談した。
She didn't give in to the threats and consulted a lawyer.