pay or else
- threatIndication of potential harm
- extortionObtaining through threats
- ransomPayment for captive's release
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
demand · coercion · menace · intimidation · shakedown · deadline · consequences · warning · enforce · comply · squeeze · pressure · mob · loan shark · protection · racket · strongarm · bribe
coercion vs. freedom
pay or elseno obligation
No requirement to act
free of charge · complimentary · on the house · no strings attached · take your time
coercion vs. voluntary transaction
pay or elsepay what you can
free gift · no obligation · complimentary · on the house · pay it forward