Meaning & use
coercion
The practice of persuading someone to do something through force or threats.
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The confession was thrown out because it was obtained through coercion.
Employees should never sign contracts under coercion from their supervisors.
A note on using this word
Coercion implies force or intimidation, unlike persuasion, which relies on reasoning rather than threats.
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