duress

noun

du̇-ˈres How to pronounce duress (audio)
Definition of duressnext
as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another complied with the order only under duress

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Recent Examples of duress 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 The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duress
  1. pressure
  2. constraint
  3. compulsion
  4. intimidation
  5. coercion
Noun
  • The pressure to win silverware might be off, but this summer is when Villa are entering into more unknowns than ever before under Emery.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Prices of the precious commodity have swung dramatically from one season to the next, particularly as issues such as climate change, water scarcity and pest and disease pressures persist.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pressure
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  • Meanwhile, teaching assistants were eventually eliminated due to budget constraints.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Focus Is About More Than Capital Industrial strategy is often discussed in financial terms, but money is only one constraint.
    — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of constraint
Noun
  • The comedian has built her career by wringing laughs out of a compulsion to share her own worst thoughts about her body, life, and career through the lens of a glamorous cabaret diva.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is right that trust matters more than compulsion alone.
    — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of compulsion
Noun
  • Carro’s anonymity order is designed to protect jurors from possible harassment and intimidation efforts.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Military intimidation continues, but China is also waging a battle over language, law, and international legitimacy.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidation
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  • For decades, Washington’s use of economic and military coercion was constrained, at least in part, by the damage that such actions could inflict on the United States, including through oil shocks.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, coercion and the constant specter of war have also fed disillusionment and conflict fatigue.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of coercion

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