Under pain of death phrase
With the threat of being killed as punishment, if one does not do something
Those criminals will be under pain of death.
Those who betray the organization are certainly under pain of death.
If you do not obey the gang leader, you will be under pain of death.
If something claims one's life, it takes their life or kills them.
To kill someone or oneself by shooting in the head.
To kill yourself.
(Typically said a threat against someone) To attack, kill one violently.
To murder someone without hesitation, pity, or discernment.