Coercion

usgb/kəʊˈɜːrʒn/
noun

The act of making someone do something by using force or threats.

He was accused of using coercion to get the confession.
Visual representation of "coercion" - The act of making someone do something by using force or threats.

Often appears as...

  • under coercion
  • act of coercion

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Coercion usually implies a negative and forceful action, often considered morally wrong.

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The workers felt coercion when they were forced to sign the agreement.
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Subtle Force

Coercion doesn't always mean physical force but can include subtle forms like emotional pressure.

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She experienced coercion when her peers pressured her to smoke.
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Not Always Obvious

Coercion can happen in private and hard to prove situations, like behind closed doors.

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He faced coercion to change his testimony, but nobody witnessed it.
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