Synonyms of duress

duress

noun

du̇-ˈres 

as in pressure

the use of power to impose one's will on another

complied with the order only under duress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pressure
• constraint
• compulsion
• intimidation
• coercion
• violence
• threat
• fear
• stress
• force
• arm-twisting
• terror
• terrorism
• menace
• bullying
• sword
• strength
• muscle
• browbeating
• might
• squeeze
• potency
• strain
• willfulness
• bulldozing
• self-will
• squeeze play
• puissance
• hardheadedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreement
• consent
• approval
• permission
• reason
• persuasion
• suasion
• convincing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duress

The duress password is a feature of GrapheneOS, a security-first version of Android. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Tunick’s lawyers have filed a motion with the court asking that all evidence from the interrogation, including the use of the duress code, be suppressed due to violation of his constitutional rights. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Indianapolis can’t afford for Jones to constantly be under duress from his blindside, so Raimann must be a pillar of consistent protection, or else Indy’s whole offense will crumble. — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026

The Washington Principles also recognize that many sales of artwork by Jews during the Nazi era occurred while they were being persecuted, or under duress. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026

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