🔒coercion

Meaning

the practice of forcing someone to act in a certain way by using threats or pressure

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The practice of forcing someone to do something against their will.

Example Sentences

The confession was obtained through coercion.

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

The agreement was signed under coercion.

Synonyms

compulsion, intimidation, duress, force, pressure

Entry 1

compulsion, intimidation, duress, force

Entry 2

force, compulsion, intimidation

Entry 3

force, compulsion, pressure

Antonyms

freedom, consent, choice, voluntary action, free will, voluntariness

Entry 1

freedom, consent, choice

Entry 2

voluntary action, consent, free will

Entry 3

freedom, choice, voluntariness

Collocations

use of coercion, under coercion, coercion tactics, coercion methods