Anonymous

It means someone is trying to threaten you, but they are scared of you. or perhaps you are reading into it wrong.

Anonymous

Subtle would mean veiled.

Anonymous

sub·tle [ˈsədl] ADJECTIVE (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. "his language expresses rich and subtle meanings" synonyms: fine · fine-drawn · ultra-fine · nice · overnice · minute · precise · narrow · tenuous · hairsplitting · indistinct · indefinite · elusive · abstruse · minuscule (of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and understated. "subtle lighting" synonyms: understated · low-key · muted · toned down · subdued · delicate · faint · pale · soft · indistinct · indefinite · vague · washed out making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something. "he tried a more subtle approach" capable of making fine distinctions. "a subtle mind" synonyms: astute · keen · quick · fine · acute · sharp · razor-like · razor-sharp · rapierlike · canny · shrewd · aware · perceptive · discerning · sensitive · discriminating · penetrating · [more] arranged in an ingenious and elaborate way.

Anonymous

Essentially along those lines, yes. It just means the threat isn't outright or blatant.

Anonymous

Yes, it would be like a veiled threat. "Take one step closer and I'll punch your lights out." That's a clear threat. "Bad things happen to people who get too close to me." That's a more indirect threat, that might be called veiled. "I get really upset when people get too close to me." That's a subtle threat.

Anonymous

I'd hate for something to happen to that pretty face of yours.