CEFR C1

coercion

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The confession was obtained through coercion.
He felt he was under duress and coercion to sign the contract.

Synonyms: pressure, force, duress, intimidation

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coercion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /koʊˈɜːrʒən/

Definition

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

Examples

The confession was obtained through coercion.
He felt he was under duress and coercion to sign the contract.
The report detailed instances of police coercion against protesters.

How to Use coercion

coercion into (prepositional phrase): Being forced to do something against one's will. — "He was subjected to coercion into revealing the company's secrets."
coercion of (prepositional phrase): The act of using force or threats against someone. — "The investigation focused on the coercion of witnesses by the criminal organization."

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Antonyms of coercion

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