coercion (kəʊˈɜːʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act or power of coercing
- government by force
Alternative Forms
coˈercionist noun coercive (kəʊˈɜːsɪv) adjective coˈercively adverb coˈerciveness noun Synonyms
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force,
pressure,
threats,
bullying,
constraint,
intimidation,
compulsion,
duress,
browbeating,
strong-arm tactics
Usage examples
Are you ready to kill innocent people to keep your coercion from falling apart?
, TREASON KEEP (2001)What they would have been more comfortable with is coercion by diplomacy, and a safe war fought under the auspices of the UN.
Spiked (2003)Well, I go back to the definition - they are leaders who are followed without using coercion or favours.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)DISPUTES about wills, as well as wedlock, raise issues of coercion.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)There was no coercion , they understood each other perfectly.
, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)