talk to a difficult person about a problem they are causing.
threaten
rumour
story/information, etc that may not be true, but that people talk about.
insult
make somebody do something they won't like (eg-go to prison) because they did something wrong.
nasty words or actions that make somebody feel bad.
say you will do something bad to somebody (if they don't do what you want them to).
protect/support somebody/something; try to not let them get hurt, etc.
punish
confront
defend