noun · Medium SAT word

    Coercion

    force; the act of compelling by force of authority

    Coercion in a sentence

    They signed the contract under coercion from the company.

    Synonyms for coercion

    • force
    • pressure
    • compulsion

    Antonyms for coercion

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