as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another
a promise obtained by coercion is never binding
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Recent Examples of coercion
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
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Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in countries like Hungary and Latvia, the law generally requires proof of use of force, threats, or coercion.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Seniors and distressed homeowners are targeted because the system gives them no buffer against coercion.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in countries like Hungary and Latvia, the law generally requires proof of use of force, threats, or coercion.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Seniors and distressed homeowners are targeted because the system gives them no buffer against coercion.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercion
Noun
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can create pressure to move faster than necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Some airlines and independent lounges sell day passes, but availability is often limited due to capacity constraints.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law said the bill is lacking an education and outreach provision due largely to budget constraints.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The episodes will focus on the interview subject’s compulsion to create, an obsession for Mason who grew up with a stepfather who was a portrait artist.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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That last sentence springs straight from Melville’s first chapter — for him, and for Wilson, too, a schoolboy’s compulsion toward the sea is no different from an artist’s to make art.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In Ross Township, the race between Jones and Blackmon featured reports of intimidation and social media sniping.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The group also expressed concern over allegations that Carmen Teresa Navas, described as an elderly woman, had been subjected to intimidation and warnings by state officials while advocating for information about her son.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice, among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Coercion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercion. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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