coercion

co·er·cion  (k-ûrzhn, -shn)

n.

1. The act or practice of coercing.

2. Power or ability to coerce.

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co·ercion·ary (-zh-nr, -sh-) adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	coercion - the act of compelling by force of authority terror - the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons); "he used terror to make them confess" enforcement - the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
	2.	coercion - using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion" compulsion causation, causing - the act of causing something to happen constructive eviction, eviction - action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

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coercion

noun force, pressure, threats, bullying, constraint, intimidation, compulsion, duress, browbeating, strong-arm tactics (informal)

Translations

coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] n → coacción f

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coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] n → contrainte f

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coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] coerce n → Zwang m

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coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] n → coercizione f