What the Fallacy?!
Appeal to Force
The Fallacy
Using threats, coercion, or force as a justification for a conclusion instead of valid reasoning.
Why it's wrong
This fallacy relies on intimidation rather than logic to persuade an audience. It bypasses intellectual engagement entirely by asserting that the consequences of disagreement are negative, implying that might makes right.
Example
You ought to agree with my new policy for the department, unless you'd prefer to start looking for another job.