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coercion
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co·er·cion  (k-ûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1. The act or practice of coercing.
2. Power or ability to coerce.

co·ercion·ary (-zh-nr, -sh-) adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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"
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

coercion
noun force, pressure, threats, bullying, constraint, intimidation, compulsion, duress, browbeating, strong-arm tactics (informal)
Translations
coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] ncoacción f
coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] ncontrainte f
coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] coerce nZwang m
coercion [kəuˈəːʃən] ncoercizione f


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