🔒coercion (kɔɛʁsjɔ̃)

noun
/kəʊˈɜː.ʒən/
coercition (coercition)

Signification

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.
Traduction de la signification
la pratique de forcer quelqu'un à agir d'une certaine manière en utilisant des menaces ou de la pression
la pratique de forcer quelqu'un a agir d'une certaine maniere en utilisant des menaces ou de la pression

Phrases d'exemple

The confession was obtained through coercion.

La confession a été obtenue par coercition.
La confession a été obtenue par coercition.

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

Les cybercriminels utilisent la coercition pour obtenir des informations.
Les cybercriminels utilisent la coercition pour obtenir des informations.

The agreement was signed under coercion.

L'accord a été signé sous coercition.
L'accord a été signé sous coercition.

Synonymes

compulsion, intimidation, duress, force, pressure
Entrée 1
compulsion, intimidation, duress, force
Entrée 2
force, compulsion, intimidation
Entrée 3
force, compulsion, pressure

Antonymes

freedom, consent, choice, voluntary action, free will, voluntariness
Entrée 1
freedom, consent, choice
Entrée 2
voluntary action, consent, free will
Entrée 3
freedom, choice, voluntariness

Collocations

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

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