COERCIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

coercions

noun

plural of coercion

as in constraints

the use of power to impose one's will on another a promise obtained by coercion is never binding

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Noun

Both have built much of their appeal on opposition to the political establishment, the promise to wish away budget constraints, and deep hostility toward the European Union.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The International Energy Agency has warned that constraints on the diesel market will likely keep prices elevated into the next year.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of constraints

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The ability to adapt to these pressures will play out differently across fashion’s market segments, Skrami said.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Rising oil prices and persistent inflation loom over the week, with consumer-price data, retail sales and major banks’ earnings due as markets assess interest-rate pressures.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of pressures

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The real question is whether Pennsylvania and cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia want skill games and other gambling opportunities to be widespread and unavoidable for people who struggle with compulsions to gamble.

— Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
But per the Black List, the story follows an antisocial man suffering from obsessive compulsions who is haunted by the death of his hoarder mother.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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