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duress

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of duress

the use of power to impose one's will on another
  • complied with the order only under duress
Synonyms of duress

arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, force, pressure
Words Related to duress

browbeating, bulldozing, bullying

fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence

might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength

hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness

strain, stress
Near Antonyms of duress

agreement, approval, consent, permission

convincing, persuasion, reason, suasion

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  1. See words that rhyme with duress Dictionary: Definition of duress Spanish Central: Translation of duress Nglish: Translation of duress for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of duress for Arabic speakers

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