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 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 Producers and consumers adapted — some voluntarily, others under duress, some defensively and grudgingly, some creatively and aggressively. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 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. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 26 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
  • Instead of relying solely on conventional reactor vessels and containment structures, the design uses the pressure generated by a mile-long water column surrounding the reactor to support reactor operating pressure while also providing cooling.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of pressure
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  • Her colleague Maria Amato adds a harder constraint — the most effective leadership development happens on the job, inside the relationships management layers exist to create.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • How supply chains are slowing defense production S&P Global Ratings found the same constraint.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of constraint
Noun
  • Generalized anxiety may manifest itself in depression, compulsion or restlessness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of compulsion
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  • The 16-count indictment against Republican Liz Murrill, handed up Thursday by a New Orleans grand jury, charges Louisiana’s first female attorney general with intimidation and malfeasance.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The 16-count indictment handed up Thursday by a New Orleans grand jury accused Murrill, the state's first female attorney general, with intimidation and malfeasance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of intimidation
Noun
  • House Bill 582, known as the Survivor Justice Act, allows courts to consider reduced sentences for victims of domestic violence or human trafficking who committed crimes under coercion.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Equality without liberty can become coercion in the name of fairness.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of coercion

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