coercion

Meaning

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

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

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

Example Sentences

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

The agreement was signed under coercion.

The confession was obtained through coercion.

Synonyms

force, compulsion, intimidation, pressure, duress

Entry 1

force, compulsion, intimidation

Entry 2

force, compulsion, pressure

Entry 3

compulsion, intimidation, duress, force

Antonyms

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

Entry 1

voluntary action, consent, free will

Entry 2

freedom, choice, voluntariness

Entry 3

freedom, consent, choice

Collocations

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